Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 691 · 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 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) Sports Day (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
2. 2.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 Clean Park (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
3. 3.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) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
4. 4.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
5. 5.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 Train to Shimla (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Nest on the Window
6. 6.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) The New Girl
7. 7.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 Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dinosaur Book
8. 8.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 Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
9. 9.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 Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Peacock
10. 10.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
11. 11.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) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Healthy Food (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
13. 13.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) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
15. 15.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 Clean Park (b) The Model Volcano (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Card for Grandpa
16. 16.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) Saving Water (b) My New Bicycle (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
17. 17.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) Healthy Food (b) Saving Water (c) Elephants (d) The Village Fair
18. 18.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 Classroom (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
20. 20.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) My Pet Cat (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) Saving Water
21. 21.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station
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) My Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) Making Rangoli
24. 24.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. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) The Village Fair
25. 25.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 Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
26. 26.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
27. 27.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
28. 28.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) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.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) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Classroom
30. 30.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) The Cricket Match (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
31. 31.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 Spelling Contest (b) Priya the Queen (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
32. 32.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Nest on the Window
33. 33.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 Power Cut (b) The Nest on the Window (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Saving the Fish
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 Model Volcano (b) Saving the Fish (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
35. 35.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) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Dripping Tap
37. 37.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) Saving the Fish
38. 38.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) The Vegetable Market (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
39. 39.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Train to Shimla
40. 40.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants

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