Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 780 · 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 Model Volcano (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Clean Park
2. 2.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) Our Postman (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
3. 3.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) Saving Water (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
4. 4.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) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Postman (d) Grandma's Garden
5. 5.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 Broken Kite (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Big Football Match
6. 6.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Postman
7. 7.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) Saving Water (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
8. 8.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Night Sky (d) Busy Ants
10. 10.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Neel Learns to Swim
11. 11.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 Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
12. 12.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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The New Girl (d) The Power Cut
13. 13.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 Bean Seed (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Spelling Contest
14. 14.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
15. 15.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
17. 17.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 Card for Grandpa (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
18. 18.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 Train to Shimla (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Monsoon (b) Our School Library (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Saving Water
20. 20.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
22. 22.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
23. 23.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) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
24. 24.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
25. 25.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) The Monsoon (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
26. 26.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 Power Cut (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
27. 27.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 Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Best Friend
28. 28.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Day at the Beach
30. 30.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) The Clean Park (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
31. 31.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.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) The Night Sky (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) My New Bicycle
35. 35.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) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) The Old Banyan Tree
36. 36.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Big Football Match
37. 37.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Postman (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.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) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) Busy Ants
39. 39.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 Vegetable Market (b) My Best Friend (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Classroom

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