Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 690 · 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?
   
   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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Monsoon
2. 2.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) Priya the Queen (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
3. 3.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) The Village Fair
4. 4.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Model Volcano
5. 5.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
6. 6.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 Train to Shimla (b) Priya the Queen (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Broken Kite
7. 7.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
8. 8.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 Broken Kite (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
9. 9.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) Our Postman (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
10. 10.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) The Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
11. 11.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Broken Kite
12. 12.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 walk one behind the other in a line. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
13. 13.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
14. 14.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) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Power Cut
15. 15.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Postman (d) The Railway Station
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
17. 17.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 Bean Seed (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Power Cut
18. 18.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) My New Bicycle
19. 19.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Best Friend (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Village Fair
20. 20.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Saving the Fish
21. 21.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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
22. 22.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.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 Kite Festival (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My Grandfather (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Pet Cat
25. 25.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) Saving Water (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
27. 27.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) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
28. 28.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
29. 29.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
30. 30.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 School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
31. 31.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
32. 32.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) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) My Best Friend (d) Our School Library
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) Saving Water (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
34. 34.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
35. 35.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Train to Shimla
36. 36.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Kite Festival
37. 37.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Train to Shimla
38. 38.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 Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
39. 39.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 Dripping Tap (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Card for Grandpa
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library

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