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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 776 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The New Girl
  2. 2.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
  3. 3.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 Model Volcano (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Bean Seed
  4. 4.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
  5. 5.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 New Girl (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Card for Grandpa
  6. 6.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) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky
  7. 7.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 Lost Ring (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
  8. 8.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 School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  9. 9.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Broken Kite
  10. 10.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 Bean Seed (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
  11. 11.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 Model Volcano (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Broken Kite
  12. 12.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. The postman knows every house on our street.
    (a) Our School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
  13. 13.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) Healthy Food
  14. 14.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Clean Park
  15. 15.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) Sports Day (b) The Night Sky (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
  16. 16.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) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) Busy Ants
  17. 17.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) Priya the Queen (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
  18. 18.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
  19. 19.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
  20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    (a) The Peacock (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
  21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) My Pet Cat
  22. 22.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
  23. 23.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    (a) Our Classroom (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
  24. 24.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
  25. 25.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 Model Volcano (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
  26. 26.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Night Sky (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Saving Water
  27. 27.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) Grandma's Garden
  28. 28.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
  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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Spelling Contest
  30. 30.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) Elephants (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Cricket Match
  31. 31.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) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  32. 32.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
  33. 33.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Vegetable Market
  34. 34.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 Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Night Sky
  35. 35.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 Big Football Match (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
  36. 36.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 Cricket Match (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
  37. 37.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) Arjun Gets Well
  38. 38.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) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
  39. 39.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) The Broken Kite (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The New Girl
  40. 40.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Classroom

Answer key

  1. The New Girl
  2. The Dinosaur Book
  3. The Train to Shimla
  4. Healthy Food
  5. Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  6. Sports Day
  7. The Big Football Match
  8. A Visit to the Zoo
  9. The Broken Kite
  10. The Spelling Contest
  11. Saving the Fish
  12. Our Postman
  13. The Old Banyan Tree
  14. The Clean Park
  15. The Cricket Match
  16. Busy Ants
  17. Neel Learns to Swim
  18. The Model Volcano
  19. Busy Ants
  20. My New Bicycle
  21. The Railway Station
  22. My Pet Cat
  23. A Day at the Beach
  24. My Grandfather
  25. Lost at the Mela
  26. The Kite Festival
  27. Our Postman
  28. Our School Library
  29. Meera Bakes a Cake
  30. The Cricket Match
  31. A Visit to the Zoo
  32. The Village Fair
  33. Grandma's Garden
  34. The Kite Festival
  35. The Dripping Tap
  36. The Old Banyan Tree
  37. Arjun Gets Well
  38. Our School Library
  39. The Bean Seed
  40. Our Classroom

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