Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 128 · 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. 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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) They put on the spare tyre together
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Homework is left at home” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem 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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
9. 9.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) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
14. 14.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) The box is found under the last seat (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) She was too shy to sing in front of the others.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The window is opened to let it out
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
23. 23.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
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The alarm button brings help
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
29. 29.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
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 baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) A board held up blocks the wind
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
34. 34.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The box is found under the last seat
36. 36.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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
37. 37.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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
39. 39.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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (c) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there.

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