Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 786 · 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?
   
   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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Model Volcano (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
2. 2.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) Our Postman (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
3. 3.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Nest on the Window
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Night Sky (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
5. 5.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) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
6. 6.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
7. 7.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 School Library (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
8. 8.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
11. 11.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our School Library (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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) The Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
13. 13.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) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
14. 14.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 Spelling Contest (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Helpful Neighbour
15. 15.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 Dripping Tap (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
16. 16.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. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
17. 17.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) My Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
18. 18.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
19. 19.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 Spelling Contest (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
20. 20.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
21. 21.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) Saving Water (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
22. 22.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The New Girl (c) The Power Cut (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
23. 23.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 Cricket Match (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
24. 24.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
26. 26.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Peacock (b) The Village Fair (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Card for Grandpa
28. 28.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) Sports Day (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Making Rangoli
29. 29.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) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Cricket Match
30. 30.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) Saving the Fish (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Clean Park
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) The Night Sky
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
33. 33.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) My Best Friend
35. 35.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
36. 36.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) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) Saving Water
37. 37.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) The Old Banyan Tree
38. 38.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market
39. 39.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) The Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) The Vegetable Market
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) Sports Day (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants

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