Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 328 · 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 marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The window is opened to let it out
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A train is three hours late” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
5. 5.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) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
6. 6.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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
7. 7.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
8. 8.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 pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
13. 13.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) The box is found under the last seat (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
15. 15.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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) Everyone sings along with her
16. 16.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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The shoes are swapped back (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The microphone stops working before her song
18. 18.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) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Everyone sings along with her
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
22. 22.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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
23. 23.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) The shoes are swapped back (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
24. 24.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
26. 26.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The shoes are swapped back
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
32. 32.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The window is opened to let it out
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The shoes are swapped back
35. 35.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) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.
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 shoes are swapped back (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem 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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The torn page is mended with tape

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