Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 794 · 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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
2. 2.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Big Football Match (c) Saving the Fish (d) The New Girl
3. 3.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 Model Volcano (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Nest on the Window
4. 4.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 Dripping Tap (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Saving the Fish (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
5. 5.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
6. 6.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) Making Rangoli (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Visit to the Zoo
7. 7.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The New Girl (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) The Nest on the Window
9. 9.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
10. 10.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
11. 11.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) Our Postman (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Pet Cat
12. 12.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) My Best Friend (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
13. 13.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 Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
14. 14.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
15. 15.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our School Library
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
17. 17.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
18. 18.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) Busy Ants (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Peacock
19. 19.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) Priya the Queen (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
20. 20.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 Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
21. 21.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 Village Fair (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
22. 22.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Broken Kite
23. 23.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 Grandfather (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) My Best Friend
24. 24.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 Broken Kite (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Card for Grandpa
25. 25.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 Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Power Cut
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 Peacock (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Old Banyan Tree
27. 27.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
28. 28.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
29. 29.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) The Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
30. 30.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 Village Fair (b) My Pet Cat (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
31. 31.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) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
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) My Grandfather (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Grandma's Garden
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
35. 35.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 store food for the winter. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
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) The Model Volcano (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
37. 37.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
38. 38.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 Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
39. 39.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) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.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) The Peacock (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Grandma's Garden

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