Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 934 · 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?
   
   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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
2. 2.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
3. 3.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
4. 4.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Arjun Gets Well
5. 5.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) A Day at the Beach (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
6. 6.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Model Volcano (c) The New Girl (d) The Big Football Match
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 Spelling Contest (b) Saving the Fish (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
8. 8.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) Saving Water (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
9. 9.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) The Monsoon
10. 10.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) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
11. 11.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 Bean Seed (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
12. 12.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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
13. 13.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 Peacock (b) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
14. 14.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
15. 15.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
16. 16.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 Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
17. 17.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) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Peacock
19. 19.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 Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
21. 21.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) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants
22. 22.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) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
23. 23.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Saving Water (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) The Peacock
26. 26.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
27. 27.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Model Volcano
28. 28.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 Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
29. 29.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) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) Elephants
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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
31. 31.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) Our Postman (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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) The Bean Seed (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Clean Park (d) The Train to Shimla
33. 33.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
34. 34.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) Elephants
35. 35.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) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
36. 36.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 Big Football Match (b) Priya the Queen (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
37. 37.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) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
38. 38.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) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.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 Railway Station (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
40. 40.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park

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