Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 863 · 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?
   
   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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
2. 2.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 Big Football Match (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
3. 3.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) Healthy Food (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
4. 4.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) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
5. 5.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
6. 6.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 Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Nest on the Window
7. 7.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The New Girl (d) Lost at the Mela
8. 8.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 New Girl (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Power Cut (d) The Kitten in the Tree
9. 9.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Power Cut
10. 10.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) Saving the Fish
11. 11.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 Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) The Vegetable Market
12. 12.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) Elephants (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Peacock
13. 13.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
15. 15.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) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
16. 16.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.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) Sports Day (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
18. 18.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 Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.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) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
20. 20.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
21. 21.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Nest on the Window
22. 22.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) The Dripping Tap (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
23. 23.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 Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
25. 25.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
26. 26.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) Busy Ants (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
27. 27.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station
28. 28.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
29. 29.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 Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
30. 30.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) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
31. 31.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Postman
32. 32.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) Our School Library (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) Busy Ants
34. 34.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 Clean Park (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Train to Shimla
35. 35.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Bean Seed (d) The New Girl
36. 36.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
37. 37.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dripping Tap
38. 38.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) The Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Model Volcano
39. 39.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 Cricket Match (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
40. 40.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 Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food

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