Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 675 · 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?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Busy Ants (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
2. 2.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Power Cut (d) A Card for Grandpa
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Clean Park (c) The Power Cut (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) My Grandfather
5. 5.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) The Clean Park (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Model Volcano
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
9. 9.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Healthy Food (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Old Banyan Tree
10. 10.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) The Night Sky (c) Our Postman (d) Elephants
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dinosaur Book
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Clean Park (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
14. 14.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Pet Cat
15. 15.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Power Cut (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) Busy Ants (d) The Night Sky
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
18. 18.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Big Football Match
19. 19.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Priya the Queen
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
21. 21.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Our Postman (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) My Best Friend
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Grandfather (b) My Best Friend (c) The Kite Festival (d) Elephants
23. 23.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) The Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
25. 25.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) The Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
26. 26.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) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
27. 27.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) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) The Railway Station
28. 28.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) Busy Ants (b) Sports Day (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Spelling Contest
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Postman (d) The Old Banyan Tree
31. 31.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 Lost Ring (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Priya the Queen
32. 32.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 Model Volcano (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The New Girl (d) The Lost Ring
33. 33.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.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) Saving the Fish (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
37. 37.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Neel Learns to Swim
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish

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