Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 898 · 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?
   
   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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
2. 2.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) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Classroom (d) The Peacock
3. 3.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
4. 4.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) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Postman
5. 5.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Kitten in the Tree
6. 6.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 Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
7. 7.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 Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
8. 8.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
9. 9.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 Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
10. 10.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) The Model Volcano
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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 Monsoon (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) Grandma's Garden
13. 13.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) The Power Cut (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Spelling Contest
14. 14.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) Saving Water (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
15. 15.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
16. 16.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. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) The Kite Festival
17. 17.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
18. 18.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 Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.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) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
20. 20.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) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
21. 21.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) The Kite Festival (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Elephants
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
23. 23.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) The Vegetable Market (c) Saving Water (d) A Day at the Beach
24. 24.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
25. 25.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Clean Park
26. 26.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) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
27. 27.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 Dripping Tap (b) Priya the Queen (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
29. 29.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
30. 30.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) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
31. 31.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 Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Classroom
32. 32.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) The Village Fair
33. 33.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. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Postman (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
34. 34.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 Bean Seed (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
35. 35.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) Grandma's Garden
36. 36.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Grandfather (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
37. 37.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 Model Volcano (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Helpful Neighbour
38. 38.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) Grandma's Garden (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
39. 39.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
40. 40.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) Our Classroom (b) My Grandfather (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo

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