Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 722 · 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?
   
   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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Lost Ring
2. 2.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
3. 3.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
4. 4.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 Lost Ring (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) A Card for Grandpa
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) The Monsoon
6. 6.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) The Spelling Contest (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
7. 7.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) The Railway Station (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) Saving Water (d) Our Classroom
9. 9.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Spelling Contest
10. 10.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) The Model Volcano (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The New Girl (d) The Spelling Contest
11. 11.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) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
12. 12.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) Sports Day (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Healthy Food (d) Elephants
13. 13.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) The Spelling Contest (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) A Helpful Neighbour
14. 14.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree
15. 15.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
16. 16.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Priya the Queen (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
17. 17.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 New Girl (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Big Football Match
18. 18.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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
19. 19.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) My Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
21. 21.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 Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Clean Park
22. 22.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 Broken Kite (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Dripping Tap
23. 23.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 Train to Shimla (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Card for Grandpa
24. 24.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 Train to Shimla (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
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) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
26. 26.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Bean Seed
28. 28.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Lost Ring (d) The New Girl
29. 29.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our Postman (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
31. 31.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
32. 32.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 Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our School Library
33. 33.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) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
35. 35.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
37. 37.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) My Grandfather (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
39. 39.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) The Railway Station (b) Healthy Food (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
40. 40.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 Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station

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