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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 948 · 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?

    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) Our School Library (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
  2. 2.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) The Railway Station (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
  3. 3.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Lost Ring
  4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    (a) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) The Night Sky
  5. 5.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Monsoon (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
  6. 6.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
  7. 7.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Train to Shimla
  8. 8.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
  9. 9.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 Village Fair (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
  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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    (a) My Grandfather (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Peacock (d) Healthy Food
  11. 11.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
  12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    (a) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) A Day at the Beach
  13. 13.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 Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach
  14. 14.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
  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) Priya the Queen (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Neel Learns to Swim
  16. 16.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Model Volcano
  17. 17.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  18. 18.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
  19. 19.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 Day at the Beach (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
  20. 20.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Power Cut
  21. 21.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Vegetable Market
  22. 22.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our Classroom (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  23. 23.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) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) The Railway Station
  24. 24.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
  25. 25.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 Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
  26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals.
    (a) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Making Rangoli
  27. 27.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) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
  28. 28.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dripping Tap
  29. 29.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 Broken Kite (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Big Football Match
  30. 30.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dinosaur Book
  31. 31.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 Dripping Tap (b) The New Girl (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Train to Shimla
  32. 32.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 Monsoon (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  33. 33.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) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Train to Shimla
  34. 34.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    (a) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  35. 35.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) Our Classroom (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman
  36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    (a) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our Classroom
  37. 37.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) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  38. 38.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 Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) The Night Sky (d) Making Rangoli
  39. 39.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) The Village Fair (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) Sports Day
  40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    (a) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat

Answer key

  1. My New Bicycle
  2. My Pet Cat
  3. The Spelling Contest
  4. The Monsoon
  5. My Pet Cat
  6. Elephants
  7. The Train to Shimla
  8. The Old Banyan Tree
  9. The Village Fair
  10. My Grandfather
  11. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  12. Our Classroom
  13. The Night Sky
  14. The Big Football Match
  15. A Helpful Neighbour
  16. The New Girl
  17. Meera Bakes a Cake
  18. A Visit to the Zoo
  19. The Peacock
  20. The Power Cut
  21. The Kite Festival
  22. The Monsoon
  23. The Railway Station
  24. My New Bicycle
  25. Saving the Fish
  26. Sports Day
  27. Elephants
  28. The Dripping Tap
  29. Lost at the Mela
  30. The Lost Ring
  31. The Broken Kite
  32. The Monsoon
  33. Arjun Gets Well
  34. Healthy Food
  35. The Vegetable Market
  36. A Trip to the Old Fort
  37. The Clean Park
  38. The Cricket Match
  39. Sports Day
  40. Saving Water

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