Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 716 · 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 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 Nest on the Window (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Train to Shimla
2. 2.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) The Kite Festival (b) Healthy Food (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Our Postman (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
4. 4.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) The Kite Festival (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
7. 7.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) Sports Day (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
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. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) My Grandfather
10. 10.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) Saving the Fish (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
12. 12.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Power Cut (d) Lost at the Mela
13. 13.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) The Cricket Match
14. 14.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 Model Volcano (b) The Power Cut (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Broken Kite
15. 15.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Big Football Match
16. 16.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 Railway Station (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Night Sky
17. 17.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) The Village Fair (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
18. 18.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) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
19. 19.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 Night Sky (b) Elephants (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
20. 20.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Nest on the Window
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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
22. 22.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Clean Park (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dripping Tap
23. 23.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Priya the Queen
24. 24.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
25. 25.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
27. 27.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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 Lost Ring (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Train to Shimla
29. 29.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 Lost Ring (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Spelling Contest
30. 30.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) Priya the Queen (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
32. 32.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
33. 33.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) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) Busy Ants (d) My New Bicycle
34. 34.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 Nest on the Window (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
35. 35.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 Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Card for Grandpa
36. 36.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
37. 37.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) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
38. 38.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) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) My New Bicycle
40. 40.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) The Railway Station

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