Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 775 · 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?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Dry Well (c) The Butterfly at the Window
2. 2.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) Some Things That Happened
3. 3.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The Silent Microphone (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Flat Tyre
4. 4.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The Cookie Stall (b) The Torn Page (c) The Ball in the Pond
6. 6.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Broken Swing (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Shy Singer
7. 7.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) This Is My Story
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Runaway Goat (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
9. 9.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Muddy Uniform
10. 10.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 Kitten on the Roof (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) A Friend at Lunch
11. 11.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 Lost Yak (b) The Cookie Stall (c) A Puppy in the Storm
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 Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
13. 13.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 Lost Yak (c) The Muddy Uniform
14. 14.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 Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Leaky Boat
15. 15.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) Every Drop Counts (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
16. 16.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 Slipped Chain (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Flat Tyre
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The Slipped Chain (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Missing Tiffin
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) This Is My Story
19. 19.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 Snake in the Shed (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) Shadows in the Dark
20. 20.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 Forgotten Homework (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Lost Yak
21. 21.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Butterfly at the Window
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Blue Lake
23. 23.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 Butterfly at the Window (c) The Mango Mystery
24. 24.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) This Is My Story (c) The Kitten on the Roof
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) The Blue Lake (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Torn Page
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) Shadows in the Dark
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 Mixed-up Shoes (c) Lost at the Fair
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) The Blue Lake (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Cookie Stall
30. 30.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 Mixed-up Shoes
31. 31.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 Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Leaky Boat
32. 32.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) Lost at the Fair (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Broken Swing
33. 33.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 Seed That Would Not Grow (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Broken Swing
34. 34.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 Lucky Marble (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Fallen Sparrow
35. 35.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 Slipped Chain
36. 36.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 Broken Swing (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
37. 37.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 Late Train (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
38. 38.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 Flat Tyre (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Lost Yak
39. 39.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 Broken Swing (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Missing Tiffin
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Mango Mystery

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