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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 793 · 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?

    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 Train to Shimla (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dripping Tap
  2. 2.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
  3. 3.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 Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Postman
  4. 4.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 Train to Shimla (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Saving the Fish
  5. 5.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) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
  6. 6.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) The Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
  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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
  8. 8.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
  9. 9.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
  10. 10.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 Clean Park (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  11. 11.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 Nest on the Window (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Arjun Gets Well
  12. 12.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Helpful Neighbour
  13. 13.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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Lost at the Mela
  14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    (a) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
  15. 15.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Night Sky
  16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) Sports Day
  17. 17.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market
  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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
  19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    (a) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
  20. 20.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) Elephants (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
  21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    (a) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
  22. 22.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    (a) The Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
  23. 23.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) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
  24. 24.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design.
    (a) The Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
  25. 25.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 Train to Shimla (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) A Card for Grandpa
  26. 26.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
  27. 27.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 Model Volcano (b) The Lost Ring (c) Saving the Fish (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  28. 28.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) Saving the Fish (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Train to Shimla
  29. 29.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 Broken Kite (b) The Model Volcano (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
  30. 30.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) The Clean Park (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Saving the Fish
  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. Farhan and I play football after school.
    (a) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
  32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
  33. 33.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) Sports Day (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  34. 34.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Grandfather
  35. 35.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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
  36. 36.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Lost Ring
  37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Best Friend
  38. 38.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) Our Classroom (b) Elephants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Saving Water
  39. 39.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 New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
  40. 40.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. A magician does tricks for the children.
    (a) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden

Answer key

  1. The Dinosaur Book
  2. A Trip to the Old Fort
  3. The Cricket Match
  4. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  5. The Cricket Match
  6. Healthy Food
  7. The Big Football Match
  8. My Grandfather
  9. A Trip to the Old Fort
  10. The Train to Shimla
  11. The Nest on the Window
  12. Meera Bakes a Cake
  13. Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  14. The Peacock
  15. The Night Sky
  16. The Old Banyan Tree
  17. Our School Library
  18. The Model Volcano
  19. My Grandfather
  20. Elephants
  21. Grandma's Garden
  22. The Monsoon
  23. The Night Sky
  24. Making Rangoli
  25. A Card for Grandpa
  26. Sports Day
  27. The Lost Ring
  28. Lost at the Mela
  29. The New Girl
  30. A Helpful Neighbour
  31. My Best Friend
  32. The Peacock
  33. The Old Banyan Tree
  34. My Grandfather
  35. Our Postman
  36. The Dripping Tap
  37. Healthy Food
  38. A Trip to the Old Fort
  39. Busy Ants
  40. The Village Fair

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