Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 120 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Point to the problem): Find the main problem or idea of the story. Choose the short title that points to it. Reject titles about another story, and long dull ones like “A Story That I Wrote One Day”.

1. 1.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) The Slipped Chain (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Flat Tyre
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) Whose Puppy?
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A train is three hours late” (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Late Train (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Sandcastle (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Cookie Stall
6. 6.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Kitten on the Roof
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) A Puppy in the Storm
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Story About the Thing (c) Whose Puppy?
9. 9.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Blue Lake
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) The Torn Page (b) Whose Puppy? (c) Every Drop Counts
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Sandcastle
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Snake in the Shed
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Snake in the Shed
14. 14.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Runaway Goat
15. 15.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Spelling Bee (b) This Is My Story (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) A Friend at Lunch
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Dry Well (c) The Forgotten Homework
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Lucky Marble (c) Some Things That Happened
19. 19.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Silent Microphone
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Lost at the Fair (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Slipped Chain
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Runaway Goat
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The Broken Swing (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Lost Yak
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) The Lucky Marble (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Mango Mystery
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Late Train (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) The Lost Yak
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) Some Things That Happened
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Missing Tiffin
28. 28.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) Shadows in the Dark
29. 29.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) Some Things That Happened
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Leaky Boat (c) Some Things That Happened
31. 31.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The Slipped Chain (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Sandcastle
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Lost Earring (c) Some Things That Happened
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Lucky Marble (c) Lost at the Fair
34. 34.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) Shadows in the Dark
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Dry Well (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
36. 36.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Mango Mystery (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Story About the Thing
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
38. 38.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Spelling Bee (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
39. 39.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The Torn Page (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Broken Swing

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