Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 677 · 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. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) Busy Ants (d) The Monsoon
2. 2.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Priya the Queen
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
4. 4.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Power Cut (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Night Sky (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
7. 7.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) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) Priya the Queen
8. 8.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
9. 9.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 Lost Ring (d) The Train to Shimla
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Peacock (c) The Monsoon (d) The Railway Station
11. 11.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 Lost Ring (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
12. 12.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Model Volcano
13. 13.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
14. 14.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) My Grandfather
15. 15.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Priya the Queen
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
17. 17.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Saving the Fish
18. 18.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) The Broken Kite (b) Priya the Queen (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Model Volcano
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) A Helpful Neighbour
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Sports Day (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
26. 26.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Elephants (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
28. 28.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Lost at the Mela
29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Power Cut (d) The Spelling Contest
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Night Sky
32. 32.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Postman (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Busy Ants (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) Grandma's Garden
38. 38.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
39. 39.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) Saving Water (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our Classroom (c) Sports Day (d) Our Postman

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