Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 300 · 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?
   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.
2. 2.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) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The torn page is mended with tape
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
6. 6.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
8. 8.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 torn page is mended with tape (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
9. 9.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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
10. 10.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 torn page is mended with tape (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) They put on the spare tyre together
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
14. 14.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) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
15. 15.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (b) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
19. 19.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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
21. 21.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) Everyone sings along with her (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
22. 22.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The village well has dried up
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The shoes are swapped back
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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) They put on the spare tyre together
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
28. 28.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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free.
29. 29.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Everyone sings along with her (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
32. 32.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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) The puppy crept out and licked her hand.
39. 39.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free
40. 40.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) The alarm button brings help (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed

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