Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 465 · 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.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Blue Lake
2. 2.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 Windy Rangoli (c) The Slipped Chain
3. 3.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 Lucky Marble (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) Every Drop Counts
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Lost Yak (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) This Is My Story
5. 5.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) Every Drop Counts (c) The Runaway Goat
6. 6.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 Muddy Uniform (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Fallen Sparrow
7. 7.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) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) The Lost Yak (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Kitten on the Roof
9. 9.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Missing Tiffin
10. 10.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 Missing Tiffin (b) The Spelling Bee (c) Whose Puppy?
11. 11.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Story About the Thing
12. 12.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 Silent Microphone (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Kitten on the Roof
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 Flat Tyre (c) The Torn Page
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The Dry Well (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Leaky Boat
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Sandcastle (c) Lost at the Fair
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) Some Things That Happened
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Butterfly at the Window
20. 20.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 Ball in the Pond
21. 21.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Flat Tyre
22. 22.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) Shadows in the Dark
23. 23.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) This Is My Story (c) The Spelling Bee
24. 24.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 Silent Microphone (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Lost Yak
25. 25.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) Untitled Story Number One
26. 26.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 Ball in the Pond (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Runaway Goat
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Flat Tyre
28. 28.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The Flat Tyre (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Windy Rangoli
29. 29.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 Lucky Marble (c) A Day When Something Happened
30. 30.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) The Lost Yak
31. 31.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 Cookie Stall (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Lucky Marble
33. 33.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 Late Train (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Snake in the Shed
35. 35.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Torn Page (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) Some Things That Happened
36. 36.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 Sandcastle (b) The Broken Swing (c) Shadows in the Dark
37. 37.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Leaky Boat
38. 38.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Lost Earring
39. 39.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Slipped Chain
40. 40.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 Butterfly at the Window (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz

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