Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 815 · 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?
   
   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 New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Arjun Gets Well
2. 2.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
3. 3.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) My Best Friend (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
4. 4.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our School Library
5. 5.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) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
6. 6.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dripping Tap
7. 7.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Broken Kite
8. 8.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 Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
9. 9.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) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
10. 10.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) Healthy Food (b) The Village Fair (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
11. 11.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 Dinosaur Book (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
12. 12.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 Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Saving Water (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
14. 14.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) Our Classroom (b) Busy Ants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
16. 16.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 Clean Park (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
17. 17.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) My Best Friend (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
18. 18.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 Clean Park (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dinosaur Book
19. 19.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 Dripping Tap (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Broken Kite
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Card for Grandpa
21. 21.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Model Volcano (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
22. 22.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) The Railway Station (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
24. 24.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
25. 25.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) Elephants (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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 Broken Kite (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring
27. 27.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) The Railway Station (c) Our Postman (d) My Best Friend
28. 28.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) Saving Water (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair
29. 29.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) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) Sports Day
31. 31.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 Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Lost Ring (d) Lost at the Mela
32. 32.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) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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) Making Rangoli (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair
34. 34.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 Power Cut (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dinosaur Book
35. 35.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) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
37. 37.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) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Clean Park (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Broken Kite
39. 39.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) Our Classroom (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
40. 40.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library

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