Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 848 · 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 grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
2. 2.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 Model Volcano (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
3. 3.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) The Peacock (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Cricket Match (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
5. 5.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Peacock (d) Sports Day
6. 6.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) The Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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 Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
8. 8.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
9. 9.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) The Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) My Grandfather
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
11. 11.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 Clean Park (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Kitten in the Tree
12. 12.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Model Volcano
14. 14.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) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) A Day at the Beach
15. 15.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. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
16. 16.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
19. 19.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 Big Football Match (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Clean Park
20. 20.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) The New Girl
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
22. 22.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
23. 23.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) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Vegetable Market
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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Village Fair
25. 25.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) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
28. 28.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
29. 29.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Big Football Match (d) Lost at the Mela
30. 30.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 Power Cut (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Helpful Neighbour
31. 31.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) The Big Football Match (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Card for Grandpa
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) Healthy Food (b) Saving Water (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
33. 33.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
34. 34.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) The Cricket Match (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
35. 35.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
37. 37.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) Priya the Queen (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
39. 39.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) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
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) Busy Ants (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock

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