Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 119 · 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 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) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
2. 2.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) Everyone sings along with her (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Everyone sings along with her
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The shoes are swapped back
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A board held up blocks the wind
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
11. 11.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) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
13. 13.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) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (c) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried.
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
18. 18.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) A boat starts to leak (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The torn page is mended with tape
23. 23.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem 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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 red box was hiding under the very last seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
33. 33.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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
34. 34.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 puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank.
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (c) Her train was three hours late.

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