Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 3 · 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?
   “A train is three hours late” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
2. 2.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
3. 3.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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
4. 4.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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) They put on the spare tyre together
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The alarm button brings help
7. 7.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) They put on the spare tyre together
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
11. 11.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) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
13. 13.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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
16. 16.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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
17. 17.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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
18. 18.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
19. 19.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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
21. 21.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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
23. 23.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The alarm button brings help
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The alarm button brings help
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
26. 26.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) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
31. 31.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) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
32. 32.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 baby bird falls out of its nest (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
33. 33.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 blue splash is turned into a lake (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
34. 34.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
35. 35.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem 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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
39. 39.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) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
40. 40.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked

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