Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 761 · 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?
   
   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) The Clean Park (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
3. 3.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) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
4. 4.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) Our Postman (b) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
6. 6.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 Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
7. 7.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 Card for Grandpa (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
8. 8.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 Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
9. 9.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) Our Classroom (b) Saving Water (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
10. 10.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) Saving the Fish
11. 11.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) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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) Our Classroom (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
13. 13.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 Cricket Match (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
15. 15.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My New Bicycle
16. 16.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) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
17. 17.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 Model Volcano (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Power Cut (d) The Kitten in the Tree
18. 18.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 Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
20. 20.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 Broken Kite (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) Priya the Queen
21. 21.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 Train to Shimla (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Power Cut
22. 22.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
23. 23.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Train to Shimla
24. 24.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 Broken Kite (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
25. 25.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our Classroom
26. 26.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The New Girl
27. 27.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Lost Ring
28. 28.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) The Night Sky (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) The Village Fair
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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The New Girl
30. 30.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 Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
31. 31.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
32. 32.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) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
33. 33.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 Clean Park (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
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 Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) Neel Learns to Swim
35. 35.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The New Girl (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Saving the Fish
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 Lost Ring (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Priya the Queen (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
37. 37.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 Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) My Pet Cat
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) The Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
40. 40.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) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman

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