Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 386 · 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 Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) Stuck in the Lift
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Snake in the Shed
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) Lost at the Fair (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Torn Page
4. 4.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A lift stops between two floors” (a) Whose Puppy? (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) Shadows in the Dark
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The Mango Mystery (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
6. 6.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
7. 7.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) Every Drop Counts (b) The Late Train (c) The Sandcastle
8. 8.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) A Puppy in the Storm
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) Some Things That Happened
10. 10.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) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Torn Page
11. 11.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 Torn Page (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Forgotten Homework
12. 12.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Late Train (c) The Lost Yak
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Kitten on the Roof
14. 14.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 Dry Well (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
15. 15.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Lucky Marble
16. 16.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 Leaky Boat (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
18. 18.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 Slipped Chain (b) The Torn Page (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Snake in the Shed
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Lucky Marble
21. 21.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Sandcastle
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Torn Page (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
23. 23.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) The Lost Yak (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Lost at the Fair
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Story About the Thing
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) A Day When Something Happened
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The Dry Well (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Shy Singer
28. 28.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Missing Tiffin
29. 29.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 Sandcastle (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
31. 31.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) Shadows in the Dark (c) Untitled Story Number One
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) This Is My Story
33. 33.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) Whose Puppy? (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Late Train (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) Untitled Story Number One
35. 35.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) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Lost Earring
36. 36.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Mango Mystery
37. 37.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Spelling Bee
38. 38.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 Lost Yak (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Runaway Goat
39. 39.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) A Day When Something Happened
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) The Late Train (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Muddy Uniform

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