Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 327 · 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 kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
2. 2.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
4. 4.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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
5. 5.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
7. 7.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) Everyone sings along with her (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
9. 9.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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
10. 10.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 hard word makes her mind go blank (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The box is found under the last seat
12. 12.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) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The alarm button brings help
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
17. 17.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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A board held up blocks the wind
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
21. 21.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) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
22. 22.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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
24. 24.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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
26. 26.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) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Everyone sings along with her
27. 27.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
29. 29.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) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
33. 33.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 seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
36. 36.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
37. 37.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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
38. 38.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) The alarm button brings help (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
40. 40.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.

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