Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 851 · 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?
   
   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) Sports Day (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) The Cricket Match
2. 2.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The New Girl (d) Neel Learns to Swim
3. 3.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
4. 4.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) The Old Banyan Tree
5. 5.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Lost at the Mela
6. 6.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
7. 7.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) Saving Water (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Peacock
8. 8.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
9. 9.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. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
10. 10.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 Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
11. 11.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
12. 12.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 Big Football Match (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
13. 13.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
14. 14.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Vegetable Market
15. 15.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 Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
16. 16.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 Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Priya the Queen
17. 17.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.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 Model Volcano (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) Arjun Gets Well
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The New Girl
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
21. 21.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
22. 22.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
23. 23.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) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
24. 24.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
25. 25.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
26. 26.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Big Football Match (d) Neel Learns to Swim
27. 27.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
28. 28.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Night Sky (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
29. 29.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon
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 Power Cut (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
32. 32.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Bean Seed
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
34. 34.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) The Clean Park (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Card for Grandpa
35. 35.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dripping Tap
36. 36.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
38. 38.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 New Girl (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
39. 39.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) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
40. 40.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match

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