Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 120 · 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?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month.
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
5. 5.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) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The village well has dried up (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A train is three hours late (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
10. 10.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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
14. 14.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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
16. 16.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) The shoes are swapped back (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
18. 18.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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 microphone stops working before her song (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
31. 31.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 wrong name is written on a cake (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
32. 32.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The torn page is mended with tape
33. 33.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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over.
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The alarm button brings help
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
39. 39.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand
40. 40.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd

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