Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 252 · 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?
   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) They put on the spare tyre together (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem 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 kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The box is found under the last seat
4. 4.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) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The box is found under the last seat
9. 9.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
10. 10.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
12. 12.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 boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
13. 13.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem 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) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The box is found under the last seat
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
16. 16.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) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Everyone sings along with her
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
26. 26.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 blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The village well has dried up
27. 27.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The microphone stops working before her song
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) They put on the spare tyre together
30. 30.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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
31. 31.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) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
34. 34.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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) The torn page is mended with tape
37. 37.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day
38. 38.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) A lift stops between two floors (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.

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