Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 313 · 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 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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The torn page is mended with tape
4. 4.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
5. 5.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 rescuer carries it away safely (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
6. 6.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
9. 9.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) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
10. 10.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) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
11. 11.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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
12. 12.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) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
13. 13.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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
15. 15.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
16. 16.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
18. 18.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) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd.
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A board held up blocks the wind
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
22. 22.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) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
28. 28.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
29. 29.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) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A board held up blocks the wind
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) They put on the spare tyre together
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
34. 34.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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 torn page is mended with tape (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
39. 39.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 box is found under the last seat (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out

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