Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 866 · 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?
   
   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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Nest on the Window
2. 2.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) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
3. 3.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 Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Helpful Neighbour
4. 4.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our Classroom (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
5. 5.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Saving the Fish (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Helpful Neighbour
6. 6.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 Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Power Cut
7. 7.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) The Clean Park (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
8. 8.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) The Power Cut (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) The Broken Kite
9. 9.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
10. 10.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 Power Cut (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
11. 11.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 Cricket Match (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
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) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
13. 13.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) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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) Saving Water (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
15. 15.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky
16. 16.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 Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) A Card for Grandpa
17. 17.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
19. 19.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dripping Tap
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) Saving Water (d) My New Bicycle
21. 21.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 Power Cut (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Lost Ring (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) The Broken Kite (b) The Bean Seed (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
24. 24.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) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) The Cricket Match (d) Elephants
25. 25.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
26. 26.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 Postman (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) My Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
29. 29.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 Big Football Match (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
30. 30.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
31. 31.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) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
32. 32.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 Bean Seed (b) The Big Football Match (c) Saving the Fish (d) Arjun Gets Well
33. 33.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Kitten in the Tree
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
35. 35.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 Railway Station (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Monsoon (d) Sports Day
36. 36.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) Our Classroom (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) The Kite Festival
37. 37.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) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) The Cricket Match
38. 38.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) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) Sports Day
39. 39.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 Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
40. 40.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) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) A Trip to the Old Fort

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