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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 947 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
  2. 2.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 Night Sky (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
  3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) My New Bicycle
  4. 4.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Train to Shimla
  5. 5.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  6. 6.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  7. 7.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Big Football Match (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
  8. 8.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 Big Football Match (b) The Nest on the Window (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  9. 9.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) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Pet Cat
  10. 10.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Cricket Match
  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) Healthy Food (b) My Grandfather (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Making Rangoli
  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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
  13. 13.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 Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  14. 14.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 Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
  15. 15.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 Card for Grandpa (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla
  16. 16.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Big Football Match (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dinosaur Book
  17. 17.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) Healthy Food (b) Busy Ants (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
  18. 18.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Busy Ants
  19. 19.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) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
  20. 20.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. We may borrow two books every week.
    (a) The Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  23. 23.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 Cricket Match (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
  24. 24.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Clean Park (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
  25. 25.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 Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Priya the Queen
  26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    (a) The Railway Station (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
  27. 27.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) My Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
  28. 28.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 Nest on the Window (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  29. 29.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 Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  30. 30.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Broken Kite
  31. 31.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Village Fair (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
  32. 32.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 Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
  33. 33.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
  34. 34.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    (a) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) Our School Library
  35. 35.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Model Volcano
  36. 36.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Power Cut (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
  37. 37.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
  38. 38.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
  39. 39.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
  40. 40.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather

Answer key

  1. The Night Sky
  2. My Best Friend
  3. The Night Sky
  4. The Train to Shimla
  5. Lost at the Mela
  6. Priya the Queen
  7. The New Girl
  8. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  9. The Old Banyan Tree
  10. The Cricket Match
  11. My Grandfather
  12. The Bean Seed
  13. The Old Banyan Tree
  14. The Dinosaur Book
  15. A Helpful Neighbour
  16. The Big Football Match
  17. Elephants
  18. Busy Ants
  19. My Grandfather
  20. Our School Library
  21. Meera Bakes a Cake
  22. The Kitten in the Tree
  23. The Cricket Match
  24. Saving the Fish
  25. The Nest on the Window
  26. The Monsoon
  27. Sports Day
  28. Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  29. The Power Cut
  30. The Broken Kite
  31. Our School Library
  32. Making Rangoli
  33. The Night Sky
  34. My Best Friend
  35. The Model Volcano
  36. The Spelling Contest
  37. The Peacock
  38. The Kite Festival
  39. Grandma's Garden
  40. Sports Day

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