Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 94 · 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?
   
   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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Power Cut (c) The Bean Seed (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
2. 2.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Power Cut
3. 3.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
4. 4.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. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
5. 5.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
6. 6.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 Power Cut (b) The Model Volcano (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our Classroom (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair
8. 8.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) My Grandfather (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) The Vegetable Market
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
10. 10.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
12. 12.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Arjun Gets Well
13. 13.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Big Football Match
14. 14.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
15. 15.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) My Pet Cat (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Healthy Food
16. 16.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) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
17. 17.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Neel Learns to Swim
18. 18.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Bean Seed (d) Lost at the Mela
19. 19.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
20. 20.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Lost Ring
21. 21.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
22. 22.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 Lost Ring (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
23. 23.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
25. 25.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) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) Grandma's Garden
26. 26.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Lost at the Mela
27. 27.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 School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
28. 28.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) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) The Peacock (d) The Cricket Match
29. 29.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 Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
30. 30.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 Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) The Kite Festival
31. 31.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) Our Classroom (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Saving Water (d) A Day at the Beach
32. 32.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) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) Elephants (d) Our School Library
33. 33.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Village Fair (d) My New Bicycle
34. 34.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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
35. 35.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Healthy Food (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.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) The Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
37. 37.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 Lost Ring (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
40. 40.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 Bean Seed (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy

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