Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 819 · 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 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) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Flat Tyre
2. 2.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) Whose Puppy? (b) The Broken Swing (c) A Friend at Lunch
3. 3.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 Cookie Stall (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) Stuck in the Lift
4. 4.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) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Broken Swing
5. 5.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
6. 6.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 Dry Well (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Lucky Marble
7. 7.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) The Blue Lake (c) The Kitten on the Roof
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The Torn Page (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) Shadows in the Dark
9. 9.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) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Torn Page (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
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) The Lost Earring (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
11. 11.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) What Happened Next and Then After (c) The Broken Swing
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) The Torn Page (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Runaway Goat
13. 13.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) Whose Puppy? (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) A Puppy in the Storm
14. 14.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) What Happened Next and Then After (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
15. 15.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Broken Swing
17. 17.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Cookie Stall (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) Untitled Story Number One
18. 18.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 Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Slipped Chain (c) Every Drop Counts
19. 19.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 Fallen Sparrow (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Flat Tyre
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The Broken Swing (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Forgotten Homework
21. 21.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 Lost Earring (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Slipped Chain
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Torn Page (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Mango Mystery
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Lost at the Fair (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
25. 25.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Muddy Uniform
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Late Train
28. 28.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 Mango Mystery (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Muddy Uniform
29. 29.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) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Torn Page (c) The Lost Yak
30. 30.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 Dry Well (c) The Spelling Bee
31. 31.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
32. 32.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 Kitten on the Roof (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
33. 33.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 Lost Yak (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Sandcastle
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The Lost Yak (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) Every Drop Counts
36. 36.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
37. 37.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) Shadows in the Dark
38. 38.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Shy Singer (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) What Happened Next and Then After
39. 39.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Fallen Sparrow
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Missing Tiffin

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