Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 758 · 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?
   
   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) The Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) Our School Library (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our Classroom
3. 3.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
4. 4.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
5. 5.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) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
6. 6.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 Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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) The Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Postman (d) My New Bicycle
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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
9. 9.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
10. 10.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The New Girl
11. 11.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
12. 12.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) Saving the Fish (d) The Model Volcano
13. 13.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) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
14. 14.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Night Sky
15. 15.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) My New Bicycle (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
17. 17.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) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Busy Ants (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
20. 20.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) The Broken Kite (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
21. 21.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 Clean Park (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Power Cut
22. 22.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
23. 23.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 Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
24. 24.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) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Train to Shimla
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) A Day at the Beach
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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
27. 27.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
28. 28.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 Vegetable Market (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
29. 29.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) Saving the Fish (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Power Cut
30. 30.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 Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
31. 31.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 Clean Park (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Nest on the Window
32. 32.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 Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
33. 33.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
34. 34.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) Busy Ants (b) Healthy Food (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
35. 35.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) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
36. 36.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Postman (d) The Village Fair
39. 39.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) My Grandfather
40. 40.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Arjun Gets Well

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