Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 881 · 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?
   
   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 Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Lost Ring
2. 2.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Saving the Fish
3. 3.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
4. 4.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
5. 5.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 Broken Kite (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
6. 6.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 Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
7. 7.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 Kite Festival (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
8. 8.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 Model Volcano (b) The Power Cut (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Priya the Queen
9. 9.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Classroom
10. 10.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 Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
11. 11.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) Saving the Fish (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
12. 12.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
13. 13.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) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Village Fair (d) The Cricket Match
14. 14.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 Nest on the Window (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
15. 15.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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
16. 16.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
19. 19.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Card for Grandpa
20. 20.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) Healthy Food (b) The Village Fair (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
21. 21.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 New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
22. 22.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) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
23. 23.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) The Kite Festival (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Classroom (d) A Day at the Beach
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
25. 25.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 Big Football Match (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Grandma's Garden
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
28. 28.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 Railway Station (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
29. 29.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
30. 30.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 Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
31. 31.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 Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Nest on the Window
32. 32.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Village Fair
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Vegetable Market
34. 34.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
35. 35.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) The Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
36. 36.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) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
38. 38.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) The Monsoon (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
40. 40.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Card for Grandpa

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