Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 639 · 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?
   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 Mango Mystery (b) Every Drop Counts (c) A Puppy in the Storm
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
3. 3.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Flat Tyre (c) Some Things That Happened
4. 4.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 Butterfly at the Window (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
5. 5.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 Silent Microphone (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Kitten on the Roof
6. 6.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
7. 7.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Spelling Bee (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
8. 8.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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Broken Swing
9. 9.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Mango Mystery
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Runaway Goat
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Kitten on the Roof
12. 12.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 Spelling Bee (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Lucky Marble
13. 13.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 Fallen Sparrow (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
14. 14.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Lost Earring (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Ball in the Pond
15. 15.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) Lost at the Fair
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) A Friend at Lunch
17. 17.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) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Lost Earring
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Torn Page
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The Lost Yak (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) Shadows in the Dark
20. 20.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 Seed That Would Not Grow (c) Some Things That Happened
21. 21.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 Muddy Uniform
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 Lost Yak (c) Some Things That Happened
23. 23.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) Untitled Story Number One (c) A Friend at Lunch
24. 24.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) Whose Puppy? (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Shy Singer
25. 25.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
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) A Day When Something Happened
27. 27.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 Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Fallen Sparrow
28. 28.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 Spelling Bee (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Butterfly at the Window
29. 29.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 Lost Earring (b) Whose Puppy? (c) Lost at the Fair
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 Broken Swing (c) This Is My Story
31. 31.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Ball in the Pond
32. 32.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) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Silent Microphone (c) Lost at the Fair
33. 33.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) This Is My Story
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) Shadows in the Dark
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Blue Lake
36. 36.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
37. 37.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Dry Well
38. 38.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Some Things That Happened
39. 39.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 Kitten on the Roof (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Forgotten Homework

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