Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 858 · 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?
   
   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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Clean Park
2. 2.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.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 New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Broken Kite (d) Saving the Fish
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 New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
6. 6.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
7. 7.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
8. 8.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dripping Tap
9. 9.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
10. 10.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) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
11. 11.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 Lost Ring (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Bean Seed
12. 12.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) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
13. 13.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 Clean Park (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
14. 14.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Busy Ants
15. 15.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 Broken Kite (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
16. 16.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
18. 18.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 Broken Kite (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Saving the Fish
19. 19.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) Elephants
21. 21.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) Priya the Queen (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
22. 22.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) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Postman (d) Healthy Food
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 Model Volcano (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.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 Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
25. 25.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
26. 26.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
27. 27.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) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Classroom (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. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) Our Postman (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) The Kite Festival
29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
30. 30.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) The Village Fair (b) My Pet Cat (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
31. 31.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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 Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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) Busy Ants (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
36. 36.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
38. 38.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Model Volcano
39. 39.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) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The New Girl (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Spelling Contest

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