Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 720 · 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) The Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Postman (d) A Visit to the Zoo
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Elephants (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) Busy Ants
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
5. 5.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 Power Cut (b) The New Girl (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
6. 6.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) The Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Lost Ring
7. 7.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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Pet Cat
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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
11. 11.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
12. 12.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Broken Kite (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela
13. 13.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) Healthy Food (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
14. 14.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
15. 15.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 Dripping Tap (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Bean Seed
16. 16.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 Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
17. 17.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.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) Elephants (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
19. 19.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) My New Bicycle (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
21. 21.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
22. 22.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 Cricket Match (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
23. 23.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
24. 24.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
25. 25.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
26. 26.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 Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Clean Park (d) Priya the Queen
27. 27.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) The Night Sky (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
28. 28.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Power Cut (d) The Kitten in the Tree
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 Broken Kite (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Clean Park
30. 30.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) The Night Sky (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
31. 31.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
32. 32.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Making Rangoli
33. 33.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) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
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 Power Cut (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
35. 35.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) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) The Village Fair
36. 36.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. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
37. 37.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 Peacock (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
38. 38.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Best Friend
39. 39.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) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
40. 40.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) Making Rangoli

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