Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 812 · 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 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) The Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Vegetable Market
3. 3.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 Power Cut (b) The Model Volcano (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Helpful Neighbour
4. 4.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Card for Grandpa
5. 5.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Best Friend
7. 7.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) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) My Best Friend
8. 8.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
9. 9.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
10. 10.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Spelling Contest
11. 11.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) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
12. 12.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) The Village Fair (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
13. 13.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 Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Postman (d) Healthy Food
14. 14.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) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
15. 15.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dinosaur Book
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
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) The Model Volcano (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Power Cut
18. 18.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) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Saving the Fish (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The New Girl
20. 20.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dripping Tap
21. 21.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) The Vegetable Market
22. 22.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 Power Cut (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
23. 23.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) The Cricket Match (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
24. 24.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Night Sky
25. 25.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Model Volcano (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
26. 26.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 Best Friend (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
27. 27.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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Healthy Food (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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 Train to Shimla (b) The New Girl (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
29. 29.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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
30. 30.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) The Big Football Match (c) The Bean Seed (d) Lost at the Mela
31. 31.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Cricket Match
33. 33.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) The Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.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 Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Power Cut
35. 35.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) Our Classroom (b) Elephants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Sports Day
36. 36.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Postman (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
37. 37.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Spelling Contest
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
39. 39.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Train to Shimla
40. 40.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) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman

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