Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 884 · 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?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Our Postman (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) The Peacock
3. 3.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) The Cricket Match (d) Grandma's Garden
5. 5.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) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
6. 6.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
7. 7.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Clean Park (d) A Card for Grandpa
8. 8.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Broken Kite
9. 9.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Power Cut (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Helpful Neighbour
10. 10.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) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
11. 11.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 Bean Seed (b) The New Girl (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
12. 12.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 Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
14. 14.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Broken Kite
15. 15.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 Model Volcano (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The New Girl
16. 16.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 Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
17. 17.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 Village Fair (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
19. 19.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The New Girl (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Neel Learns to Swim
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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
22. 22.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) Our Classroom (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) The Kite Festival
24. 24.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) Saving the Fish (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dripping Tap
25. 25.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) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
26. 26.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Broken Kite
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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Grandma's Garden
28. 28.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) The Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) My New Bicycle
29. 29.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) The Monsoon (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My New Bicycle (d) Saving Water
30. 30.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) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.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 Nest on the Window (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Power Cut
32. 32.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) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
33. 33.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Model Volcano (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) A Card for Grandpa
35. 35.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
36. 36.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Big Football Match
37. 37.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
38. 38.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) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Helpful Neighbour
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival

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