Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 823 · 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?
   
   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) The Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Night Sky (d) A Day at the Beach
2. 2.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 Power Cut (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
3. 3.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Saving Water (d) The Railway Station
4. 4.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Our School Library (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
5. 5.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 Bean Seed (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The New Girl
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 Day at the Beach (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) Our Postman
7. 7.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 Lost Ring (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Nest on the Window
8. 8.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
9. 9.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) Priya the Queen (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
10. 10.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) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
11. 11.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Power Cut (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
12. 12.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 Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
13. 13.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 Railway Station (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Kite Festival
14. 14.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
15. 15.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Grandfather (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Postman
16. 16.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Healthy Food (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants
17. 17.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Postman
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) My Best Friend
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
20. 20.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Priya the Queen (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Saving the Fish
21. 21.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Model Volcano
22. 22.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
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. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
24. 24.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) Making Rangoli (c) Our School Library (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The New Girl (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
27. 27.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Arjun Gets Well
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Night Sky
30. 30.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) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Classroom
31. 31.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) The Night Sky (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Classroom
32. 32.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 School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
33. 33.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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
34. 34.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 Model Volcano (b) The Broken Kite (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Kitten in the Tree
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Peacock (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
36. 36.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) The Peacock (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) A Day at the Beach
40. 40.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) My Best Friend (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat

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