Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 325 · 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?
   “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) They put on the spare tyre together
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
3. 3.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) The village well has dried up (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
4. 4.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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
7. 7.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
8. 8.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) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (c) They turned the big blue splash into a lake.
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
10. 10.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
17. 17.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
19. 19.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The alarm button brings help
23. 23.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) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart.
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem 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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
27. 27.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (b) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem 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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Everyone sings along with her
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
36. 36.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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
38. 38.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
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. 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) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (c) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank.

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