Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 822 · 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?
   
   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) The Monsoon (b) My Grandfather (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
2. 2.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Model Volcano (d) Neel Learns to Swim
3. 3.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Power Cut
4. 4.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
5. 5.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) The Village Fair (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
6. 6.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) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
7. 7.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Broken Kite
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
9. 9.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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
10. 10.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 Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Broken Kite
11. 11.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) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
12. 12.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) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) The Vegetable Market
13. 13.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) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) My New Bicycle
14. 14.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) The Peacock (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Old Banyan Tree
15. 15.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The New Girl
16. 16.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.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) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
18. 18.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 New Bicycle (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) The Night Sky
19. 19.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 Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
20. 20.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
21. 21.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
22. 22.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
23. 23.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) Making Rangoli (b) Sports Day (c) My Best Friend (d) Busy Ants
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) The Peacock (d) My Grandfather
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) Elephants (c) The Village Fair (d) The Monsoon
26. 26.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) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
27. 27.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 Kite Festival (b) Healthy Food (c) Busy Ants (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.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) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
29. 29.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Clean Park (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dripping Tap
31. 31.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Bean Seed
32. 32.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 Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
33. 33.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) Sports Day (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Nest on the Window
35. 35.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
36. 36.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon
37. 37.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
38. 38.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Big Football Match
39. 39.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 Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Spelling Contest
40. 40.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book

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