Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 937 · 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?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) The Night Sky (d) Elephants
2. 2.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dripping Tap (d) A Helpful Neighbour
3. 3.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
4. 4.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
5. 5.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Model Volcano
6. 6.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
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) Saving the Fish (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) The Night Sky
9. 9.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) The Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) The Kite Festival (d) Busy Ants
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) Elephants
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
12. 12.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
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 Clean Park (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Model Volcano
14. 14.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Kitten in the Tree
15. 15.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
16. 16.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) Saving Water (b) Sports Day (c) The Cricket Match (d) Healthy Food
17. 17.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) Saving the Fish (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Neel Learns to Swim
18. 18.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) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
19. 19.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) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
20. 20.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
21. 21.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Neel Learns to Swim
22. 22.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) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.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 Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) A Visit to the Zoo
24. 24.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) The Peacock (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
25. 25.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) Elephants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Village Fair
26. 26.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) My Grandfather
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
28. 28.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla
29. 29.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
30. 30.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Power Cut (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Kitten in the Tree
31. 31.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 New Girl (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
32. 32.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) Sports Day
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
34. 34.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The New Girl
35. 35.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) Saving Water
36. 36.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 Power Cut (b) The Big Football Match (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
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) The Railway Station (b) The Village Fair (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
38. 38.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) Sports Day (d) The Old Banyan Tree
39. 39.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Village Fair (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Our School Library (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Night Sky

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