Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 764 · 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?
   
   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 Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
2. 2.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Card for Grandpa
3. 3.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) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
4. 4.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) Elephants
5. 5.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) Our Classroom (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) A Visit to the Zoo
6. 6.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Our Postman (b) My Grandfather (c) My New Bicycle (d) Busy Ants
7. 7.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) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.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 Bean Seed (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
9. 9.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
10. 10.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) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
11. 11.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) My Grandfather (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) The Old Banyan Tree
12. 12.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 Spelling Contest (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Nest on the Window
13. 13.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 walk one behind the other in a line. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
14. 14.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
15. 15.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 Model Volcano (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Clean Park
16. 16.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) The Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
18. 18.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 Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Model Volcano
19. 19.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 Bean Seed (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dinosaur Book
20. 20.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) Our Postman (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
21. 21.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) Elephants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
23. 23.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Night Sky (d) The Vegetable Market
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
25. 25.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 Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
27. 27.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) Our Postman (b) Sports Day (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
28. 28.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair
29. 29.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) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
30. 30.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) Our Postman (b) Saving Water (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Making Rangoli
32. 32.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) Our Postman (b) Sports Day (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
33. 33.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 Bean Seed (b) The Model Volcano (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
34. 34.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 Classroom (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) My New Bicycle
36. 36.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) Our Postman (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) Sports Day
37. 37.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Elephants (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
39. 39.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 Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon

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