Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 970 · 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?
   
   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) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
2. 2.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 Broken Kite (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
3. 3.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Classroom
4. 4.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) Our Classroom (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Postman
5. 5.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Pet Cat
6. 6.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
7. 7.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) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) Our Postman
8. 8.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
9. 9.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) My New Bicycle (b) Saving Water (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
10. 10.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Monsoon (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
12. 12.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
14. 14.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 Bean Seed (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Arjun Gets Well
15. 15.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Classroom
16. 16.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) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
17. 17.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) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
18. 18.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Clean Park (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Power Cut
19. 19.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 Model Volcano (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Bean Seed
20. 20.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) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) The Railway Station
21. 21.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) The Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Peacock
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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.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) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
25. 25.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) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) The Peacock
26. 26.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 Railway Station (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.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) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
29. 29.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 Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.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 Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
31. 31.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) Our Classroom (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
32. 32.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 Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Grandma's Garden
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dripping Tap
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Best Friend (d) The Village Fair
35. 35.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. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Postman (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
36. 36.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Big Football Match
37. 37.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
38. 38.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Saving Water (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
40. 40.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park

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