Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 854 · 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?
   
   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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The New Girl
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
3. 3.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 Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
4. 4.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Monsoon (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
6. 6.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Model Volcano
7. 7.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree
8. 8.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) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Old Banyan Tree
9. 9.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 New Girl (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) Lost at the Mela
10. 10.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
11. 11.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) Sports Day (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) The Peacock
12. 12.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Card for Grandpa
13. 13.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 Card for Grandpa (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
14. 14.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 Broken Kite (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
15. 15.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Kitten in the Tree
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
17. 17.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) Sports Day (c) My Best Friend (d) Making Rangoli
18. 18.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 Peacock (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
19. 19.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
20. 20.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 Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Arjun Gets Well
21. 21.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
22. 22.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) My New Bicycle (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Best Friend
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) Healthy Food (b) Our School Library (c) Saving Water (d) The Night Sky
24. 24.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Clean Park (d) The Train to Shimla
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our Postman (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) Sports Day
26. 26.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 Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.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) The Railway Station (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
28. 28.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 Dripping Tap (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) Priya the Queen
29. 29.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dripping Tap
30. 30.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) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.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) The Model Volcano (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
32. 32.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) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden
33. 33.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) The Night Sky (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Railway Station
34. 34.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) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) The Night Sky
35. 35.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
36. 36.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) The Village Fair (b) The Railway Station (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.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) Our Classroom (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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 Railway Station (b) Sports Day (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair

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