Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 928 · 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?
   
   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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
2. 2.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) Priya the Queen (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Train to Shimla
3. 3.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
5. 5.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dripping Tap
6. 6.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
7. 7.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) My Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) The Monsoon (d) Elephants
8. 8.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Sports Day (d) The Kite Festival
9. 9.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) Healthy Food (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
10. 10.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) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Elephants
12. 12.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) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
13. 13.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Big Football Match (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
14. 14.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) The Peacock (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
15. 15.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) Priya the Queen (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Card for Grandpa
16. 16.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
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 tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) The Cricket Match
18. 18.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) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
19. 19.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 Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
20. 20.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) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
21. 21.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Train to Shimla
22. 22.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
23. 23.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Power Cut (d) A Helpful Neighbour
24. 24.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
25. 25.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) Sports Day (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
26. 26.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 New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Arjun Gets Well
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 Bean Seed (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Spelling Contest
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) My Pet Cat (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Saving Water (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
30. 30.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
31. 31.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 store food for the winter. (a) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
32. 32.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
33. 33.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
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) The Clean Park (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Helpful Neighbour
36. 36.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) Sports Day (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
37. 37.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 Peacock (b) Our Postman (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.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 Clean Park (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
39. 39.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
40. 40.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Model Volcano

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