Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 874 · 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?
   
   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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
2. 2.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 Power Cut (c) The Lost Ring (d) Priya the Queen
3. 3.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 Power Cut (b) Priya the Queen (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
4. 4.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 Helpful Neighbour (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
5. 5.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The New Girl (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Big Football Match
6. 6.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) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) My Best Friend
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 Train to Shimla (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
8. 8.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
9. 9.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Postman (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
10. 10.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
11. 11.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) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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 Lost Ring (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
16. 16.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) The Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Postman (d) Elephants
17. 17.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) The Railway Station
18. 18.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
20. 20.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) My Grandfather (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) Our Postman
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
22. 22.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Card for Grandpa
23. 23.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) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) The Old Banyan Tree
24. 24.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) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Pet Cat
25. 25.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Lost Ring
26. 26.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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Old Banyan Tree
27. 27.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Bean Seed (d) Arjun Gets Well
28. 28.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) Busy Ants
30. 30.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
31. 31.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Broken Kite
32. 32.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) Priya the Queen (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Spelling Contest
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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Night Sky
34. 34.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Peacock (d) Our Postman
35. 35.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
36. 36.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 Power Cut (b) The Lost Ring (c) Priya the Queen (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
37. 37.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) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
38. 38.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 Big Football Match (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
39. 39.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Postman
40. 40.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) Sports Day (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station

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