Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 91 · 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?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My New Bicycle (c) Saving Water (d) The Railway Station
2. 2.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
3. 3.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 Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Power Cut
4. 4.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Clean Park
5. 5.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 Broken Kite (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
6. 6.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) The Night Sky (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
7. 7.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring
8. 8.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 School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
9. 9.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Cricket Match (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Village Fair
10. 10.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The New Girl (d) The Power Cut
11. 11.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) Our Postman (b) The Night Sky (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
13. 13.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) Sports Day (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
14. 14.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My New Bicycle
16. 16.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) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Classroom
17. 17.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Power Cut (c) Saving the Fish (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
19. 19.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) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
20. 20.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Kite Festival
21. 21.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) The Village Fair
22. 22.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
23. 23.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 Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
24. 24.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 Railway Station (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
25. 25.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Big Football Match
26. 26.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 Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.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) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
29. 29.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 Village Fair (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.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 Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Postman
31. 31.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 New Bicycle (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
32. 32.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 Bean Seed (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Train to Shimla
33. 33.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 Nest on the Window (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
34. 34.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 Railway Station (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
35. 35.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
37. 37.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) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our School Library
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) The Village Fair (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
39. 39.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Dinosaur Book
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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants

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