Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 282 · 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. 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) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere.
2. 2.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
3. 3.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
5. 5.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 baker fixes one letter in icing
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
7. 7.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (c) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once.
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Everyone sings along with her
11. 11.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine
12. 12.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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A board held up blocks the wind
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Everyone sings along with her
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk.
18. 18.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) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The alarm button brings help
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
20. 20.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The village well has dried up
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The alarm button brings help
22. 22.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) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
24. 24.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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform.
25. 25.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) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
28. 28.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) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
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) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
31. 31.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) They put on the spare tyre together
35. 35.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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
36. 36.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) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The torn page is mended with tape
38. 38.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) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
39. 39.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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.

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