Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 162 · 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.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) The shoes are swapped back (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
4. 4.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) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The box is found under the last seat
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A board held up blocks the wind
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
9. 9.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) The shoes are swapped back (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
10. 10.Read the story. How is the problem 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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A bean seed does not sprout
11. 11.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) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
13. 13.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
14. 14.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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
15. 15.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) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind.
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
17. 17.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) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) The old well had dried up, and people had no water.
18. 18.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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The torn page is mended with tape
22. 22.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The box is found under the last seat
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The alarm button brings help
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
27. 27.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) The box is found under the last seat
28. 28.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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
31. 31.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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
32. 32.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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
35. 35.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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A butterfly is trapped at a window (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The window is opened to let it out
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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries

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