Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 324 · 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 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) The alarm button brings help (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) They put on the spare tyre together
2. 2.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) A boat starts to leak (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
5. 5.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
7. 7.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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
8. 8.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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
9. 9.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
10. 10.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) Everyone sings along with her (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
12. 12.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
13. 13.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) They put on the spare tyre together
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
17. 17.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) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The alarm button brings help
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A board held up blocks the wind
20. 20.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) Everyone sings along with her
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) The box is found under the last seat
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
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) 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.
25. 25.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) They put on the spare tyre together (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The village well has dried up (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) Everyone sings along with her
28. 28.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
29. 29.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) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
30. 30.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) The alarm button brings help (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The torn page is mended with tape
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
33. 33.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The shoes are swapped back
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
37. 37.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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
40. 40.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 snake rescuer carries it away safely

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