Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 672 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) A Visit to the Zoo
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Card for Grandpa
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Neel Learns to Swim
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Railway Station (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dripping Tap
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) A Day at the Beach
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) Grandma's Garden
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) The New Girl (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Spelling Contest
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Kitten in the Tree
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Sports Day (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) Elephants
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) Saving Water
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Priya the Queen (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Model Volcano (d) Lost at the Mela
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Power Cut (d) The Spelling Contest
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The New Girl
27. 27.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Classroom
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Elephants (b) My Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Big Football Match
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) Sports Day
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our School Library (b) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Big Football Match (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Meera Bakes a Cake

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