Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 244 · 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?
   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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The torn page is mended with tape
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
3. 3.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) The box is found under the last seat (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
5. 5.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) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
6. 6.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 alarm button brings help (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
7. 7.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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
8. 8.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The village well has dried up (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
10. 10.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) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
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) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine.
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The alarm button brings help
15. 15.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
18. 18.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
20. 20.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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
22. 22.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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The alarm button brings help
24. 24.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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
27. 27.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
29. 29.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak
30. 30.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) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) They put on the spare tyre together
32. 32.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The shoes are swapped back
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
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?
    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.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it

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