Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 197 · 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?
   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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The shoes are swapped back
2. 2.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
3. 3.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
4. 4.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) The window is opened to let it out
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
7. 7.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane.
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) It is built higher up with a moat
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
12. 12.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 alarm button brings help (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
16. 16.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The box is found under the last seat
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The alarm button brings help
19. 19.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
21. 21.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The box is found under the last seat
24. 24.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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The torn page is mended with tape
26. 26.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) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
27. 27.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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
28. 28.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
29. 29.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) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 was beating its wings against the window. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside.
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
33. 33.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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
34. 34.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The alarm button brings help
36. 36.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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
37. 37.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) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The box is found under the last seat
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
39. 39.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) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
40. 40.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.

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