Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 685 · 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?
   
   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) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
2. 2.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) My New Bicycle
3. 3.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
4. 4.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) The Monsoon (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) My New Bicycle
5. 5.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 Lost Ring (b) The Power Cut (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Postman (c) The Peacock (d) The Cricket Match
7. 7.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 Power Cut (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
8. 8.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dinosaur Book
9. 9.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 Grandfather (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
10. 10.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) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
12. 12.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
13. 13.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) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) The Vegetable Market
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Our Classroom (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
16. 16.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
19. 19.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) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
20. 20.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 Dinosaur Book (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) The Lost Ring
21. 21.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
22. 22.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Card for Grandpa
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Sports Day (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Railway Station (d) My New Bicycle
24. 24.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) The Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
25. 25.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) Our Postman (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
26. 26.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.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 Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
28. 28.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) The Clean Park (d) The Train to Shimla
29. 29.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) Grandma's Garden
30. 30.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) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
31. 31.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
32. 32.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 Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
33. 33.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) The Peacock (b) Saving Water (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Nest on the Window
35. 35.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) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
37. 37.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) The Broken Kite (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Spelling Contest
38. 38.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
40. 40.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) The Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Train to Shimla

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