Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 950 · 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?
   
   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 New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
3. 3.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 Clean Park (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
4. 4.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) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Day at the Beach
5. 5.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 Spelling Contest (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Model Volcano (d) Arjun Gets Well
6. 6.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) Our School Library
7. 7.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Bean Seed (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Kitten in the Tree
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 reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Healthy Food (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
9. 9.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 Bean Seed (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
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 Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
11. 11.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
12. 12.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 Nest on the Window (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Lost Ring (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
14. 14.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) The Village Fair (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
15. 15.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) The Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) Our Postman
16. 16.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) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
17. 17.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) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
18. 18.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) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
19. 19.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) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) The Vegetable Market
20. 20.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) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
21. 21.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 Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
22. 22.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
23. 23.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) The Peacock (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
25. 25.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
26. 26.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 Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Nest on the Window
27. 27.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 Dripping Tap (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) Saving Water (d) Making Rangoli
29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Model Volcano (d) Priya the Queen
30. 30.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) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
31. 31.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Big Football Match
32. 32.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) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food
33. 33.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
34. 34.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Spelling Contest
35. 35.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) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
36. 36.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 New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book
37. 37.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) Sports Day (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
38. 38.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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
40. 40.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Spelling Contest (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy

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