Story Title Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 20: Choosing a story title · Set 984 · 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?
   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 Slipped Chain (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Fallen Sparrow
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Snake in the Shed
3. 3.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) The Windy Rangoli
4. 4.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 Snake in the Shed (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
5. 5.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Runaway Goat (c) A Day When Something Happened
6. 6.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Lost Yak (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
7. 7.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 Silent Microphone (c) The Lucky Marble
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
9. 9.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 Shy Singer (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
10. 10.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) A Puppy in the Storm
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Shy Singer
12. 12.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Kitten on the Roof
13. 13.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) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Sandcastle
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Day When Something Happened
15. 15.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 Blue Lake (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Torn Page
16. 16.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) Whose Puppy? (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Windy Rangoli
17. 17.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 Shy Singer (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Kitten on the Roof
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Lost Yak
19. 19.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
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
21. 21.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
22. 22.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) Shadows in the Dark
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Leaky Boat (c) Every Drop Counts
24. 24.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Forgotten Homework
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Mango Mystery (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Story About the Thing
26. 26.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 Lucky Marble (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Cookie Stall
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Torn Page (c) The Missing Tiffin
28. 28.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The Shy Singer (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Muddy Uniform
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) The Late Train (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Forgotten Homework
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
32. 32.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 Blue Lake (c) The Shy Singer
33. 33.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Windy Rangoli
34. 34.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 Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Mango Mystery (c) Every Drop Counts
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The Blue Lake (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Lost Yak
36. 36.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Flat Tyre
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) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Fallen Sparrow
38. 38.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) Some Things That Happened (c) A Friend at Lunch
39. 39.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) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Flat Tyre
40. 40.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day

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