Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 111 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Problem → solution): First find the problem. Then find the part where the problem is fixed — usually the sentence just before the ending. The solution must fix THIS problem; a fix for something else does not count.

1. 1.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Everyone sings along with her
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The box is found under the last seat
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind.
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Everyone sings along with her
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 baby bird is put back in the nest (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Homework is left at home (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (c) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over.
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely

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