Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 907 · 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?
   
   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) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
2. 2.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Broken Kite (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Kitten in the Tree
3. 3.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 Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Saving Water
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Model Volcano (d) Neel Learns to Swim
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Classroom
7. 7.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 Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Big Football Match
9. 9.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) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) My Pet Cat
10. 10.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
11. 11.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Bean Seed (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Broken Kite
12. 12.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 New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) Busy Ants
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
14. 14.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 Cricket Match (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
15. 15.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) Healthy Food (b) Our School Library (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
16. 16.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) My New Bicycle (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our Postman (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My New Bicycle (d) Busy Ants
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
19. 19.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station
20. 20.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
21. 21.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) Our Classroom (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Healthy Food
22. 22.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
23. 23.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Big Football Match
24. 24.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 Spelling Contest (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Nest on the Window
25. 25.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 Cricket Match (b) Elephants (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
26. 26.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) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Power Cut (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
28. 28.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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
29. 29.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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
30. 30.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 Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
31. 31.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
32. 32.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
33. 33.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) The Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
34. 34.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) The Vegetable Market (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
35. 35.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) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
36. 36.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our Postman (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
37. 37.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 Lost Ring (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Helpful Neighbour
38. 38.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 Card for Grandpa (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Saving the Fish
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) Saving the Fish (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) Grandma's Garden

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