Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 381 · 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 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 Shy Singer (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Ball in the Pond
3. 3.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 Snake in the Shed (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) Every Drop Counts
4. 4.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 Torn Page (b) The Mango Mystery (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
5. 5.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Lost Earring
6. 6.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) This Is My Story (c) The Butterfly at the Window
7. 7.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Slipped Chain (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) What Happened Next and Then After
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Slipped Chain
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Muddy Uniform
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Torn Page
11. 11.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Lost at the Fair (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) What Happened Next and Then After
12. 12.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The Shy Singer (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Spelling Bee
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) The Dry Well (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Lost Yak
15. 15.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 Forgotten Homework (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Missing Tiffin
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Lost Yak
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The Lost Yak (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Silent Microphone
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Dry Well (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Snake in the Shed
21. 21.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Spelling Bee
22. 22.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Runaway Goat
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) The Torn Page (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Cookie Stall
24. 24.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Windy Rangoli
25. 25.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 Cookie Stall (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
26. 26.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) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Broken Swing
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Blue Lake (c) Stuck in the Lift
28. 28.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 Windy Rangoli (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Cookie Stall
29. 29.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Muddy Uniform
30. 30.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) Shadows in the Dark
31. 31.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) The Dry Well (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Lost Earring
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The Lost Yak (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Butterfly at the Window
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Fallen Sparrow
34. 34.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 Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
35. 35.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
36. 36.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Butterfly at the Window
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Torn Page
38. 38.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Spelling Bee
39. 39.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Spelling Bee
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) Whose Puppy?

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