Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 778 · 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?
   
   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 Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Priya the Queen
2. 2.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 Cricket Match (b) The Peacock (c) Busy Ants (d) Saving Water
3. 3.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 Train to Shimla (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dinosaur Book
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
5. 5.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 Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
6. 6.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
7. 7.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) The Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
8. 8.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 Clean Park (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Arjun Gets Well
9. 9.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Elephants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
10. 10.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dripping Tap
11. 11.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) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) The Vegetable Market
12. 12.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Train to Shimla
13. 13.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. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Busy Ants (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
14. 14.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 Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
15. 15.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Spelling Contest
16. 16.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) The Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our School Library (d) Busy Ants
17. 17.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) Saving Water (b) My New Bicycle (c) Elephants (d) A Day at the Beach
18. 18.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) Saving the Fish (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The New Girl
19. 19.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Sports Day (d) A Visit to the Zoo
20. 20.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
21. 21.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Clean Park (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
22. 22.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) The Monsoon
24. 24.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 Best Friend (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Grandma's Garden
25. 25.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
26. 26.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) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Postman
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) Our Postman (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food
28. 28.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) My New Bicycle (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky
29. 29.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) The Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.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) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) The Peacock
31. 31.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) My Grandfather (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
32. 32.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) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
33. 33.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Big Football Match
34. 34.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) The Night Sky (b) The Kite Festival (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
35. 35.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
36. 36.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) Sports Day (b) Our Classroom (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
37. 37.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
38. 38.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Helpful Neighbour
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) A Visit to the Zoo
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) My Pet Cat

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