Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 730 · 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?
   
   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 Nest on the Window (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dripping Tap
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Helpful Neighbour
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Making Rangoli
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.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. Our house won the tug of war. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
6. 6.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 Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
7. 7.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.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 New Girl (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
9. 9.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) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
10. 10.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) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
11. 11.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 ride it to the park every evening. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Classroom (d) My New Bicycle
12. 12.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) The Railway Station (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
13. 13.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Bean Seed (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Card for Grandpa
14. 14.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
15. 15.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Clean Park
16. 16.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) The Bean Seed (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Priya the Queen
17. 17.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 Lost Ring (b) The New Girl (c) The Clean Park (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
18. 18.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Saving the Fish
19. 19.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
20. 20.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) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) Elephants
21. 21.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) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My Grandfather (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
23. 23.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) Saving the Fish (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Kitten in the Tree
24. 24.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Best Friend
26. 26.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 Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station
27. 27.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 New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Dripping Tap
28. 28.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) Saving Water
29. 29.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) Healthy Food (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) The Old Banyan Tree
30. 30.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) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) The Peacock (d) The Kite Festival
31. 31.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) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
32. 32.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) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Elephants
33. 33.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Arjun Gets Well
34. 34.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 New Girl (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Neel Learns to Swim
35. 35.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Kite Festival
36. 36.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 Power Cut (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Clean Park (d) Priya the Queen
37. 37.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Classroom
38. 38.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
39. 39.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) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our Postman (b) Our Classroom (c) My Best Friend (d) The Village Fair

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