Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 932 · 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?
   
   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) Elephants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) My New Bicycle
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
3. 3.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
4. 4.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
5. 5.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) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
6. 6.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Kitten in the Tree
7. 7.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 Big Football Match (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
8. 8.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 Broken Kite (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Helpful Neighbour
9. 9.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Postman
10. 10.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) Healthy Food (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
11. 11.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 Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Lost Ring
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 Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dinosaur Book
13. 13.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
14. 14.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Clean Park
15. 15.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
16. 16.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 Nest on the Window (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Card for Grandpa
17. 17.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) Our School Library (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
18. 18.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. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Kite Festival
19. 19.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) Our Postman (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Kite Festival
20. 20.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.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 Classroom (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
22. 22.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station
23. 23.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 Spelling Contest (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
24. 24.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) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Making Rangoli
25. 25.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) Saving Water (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Night Sky
26. 26.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) The Peacock (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) Busy Ants
27. 27.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) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
28. 28.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
29. 29.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) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
30. 30.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 Lost Ring (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
31. 31.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) Saving the Fish (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book
32. 32.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 Big Football Match (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Train to Shimla
33. 33.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dinosaur Book
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Monsoon (d) The Old Banyan Tree
35. 35.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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
36. 36.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) The Kite Festival (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
37. 37.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) My Best Friend (b) Saving Water (c) The Village Fair (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.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 Village Fair (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) A Visit to the Zoo
39. 39.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.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 Train to Shimla (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window

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