Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 836 · 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?
   
   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) The Model Volcano (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dinosaur Book
2. 2.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) Our Classroom (b) The Railway Station (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My New Bicycle
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Old Banyan Tree
4. 4.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) Sports Day (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
5. 5.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 Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) The Railway Station
6. 6.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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 Nest on the Window (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Clean Park (d) Lost at the Mela
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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) My Best Friend
9. 9.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) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Postman
10. 10.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
11. 11.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Night Sky (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Classroom
12. 12.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 Dripping Tap (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Spelling Contest
13. 13.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) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
14. 14.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Monsoon (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
16. 16.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 Dripping Tap (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
17. 17.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Grandfather
18. 18.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) My Pet Cat (b) Sports Day (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather
19. 19.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
20. 20.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 School Library (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) Sports Day
21. 21.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) Our School Library
22. 22.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 Cricket Match (b) Our School Library (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.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 Big Football Match (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
25. 25.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) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our Postman (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
28. 28.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) Saving the Fish (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Classroom (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The New Girl (d) The Model Volcano
31. 31.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) My Best Friend (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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 Spelling Contest (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Neel Learns to Swim
33. 33.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) Saving the Fish (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
34. 34.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) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
35. 35.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dripping Tap
36. 36.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) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The New Girl
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
38. 38.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) The Nest on the Window (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Arjun Gets Well
39. 39.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) Elephants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky

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