Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 996 · 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?
   
   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) My Pet Cat (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Peacock (d) The Kite Festival
2. 2.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
3. 3.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 Nest on the Window (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
4. 4.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) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
5. 5.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) Our Postman (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
6. 6.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Saving Water (d) My Grandfather
7. 7.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 Power Cut (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
8. 8.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) The Kite Festival (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
9. 9.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) The New Girl
10. 10.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Best Friend
11. 11.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Clean Park (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Dinosaur Book
12. 12.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
13. 13.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) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Big Football Match
15. 15.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 Clean Park (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
16. 16.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 Clean Park (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
17. 17.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 Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Clean Park (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) The Power Cut (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Clean Park
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Elephants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Classroom
20. 20.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) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
21. 21.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) A Day at the Beach
22. 22.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) My Best Friend (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.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 Lost Ring (b) The New Girl (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Train to Shimla
24. 24.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) The Bean Seed (b) The Spelling Contest (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
25. 25.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) The Night Sky (c) The Cricket Match (d) Elephants
26. 26.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 Cricket Match (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
27. 27.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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
28. 28.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) Our Postman (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
30. 30.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 Classroom (b) Elephants (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
31. 31.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) The Monsoon (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair
32. 32.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Neel Learns to Swim
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Elephants
34. 34.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
35. 35.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) The Big Football Match
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
37. 37.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) The Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
38. 38.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 Spelling Contest (b) Priya the Queen (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
39. 39.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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
40. 40.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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair

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