Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 344 · 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?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) They put on the spare tyre together
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A butterfly is trapped at a window (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
3. 3.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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
6. 6.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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) Everyone sings along with her
9. 9.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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
10. 10.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) A train is three hours late (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
15. 15.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
16. 16.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A board held up blocks the wind
18. 18.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) He changes into a clean spare uniform
19. 19.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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
23. 23.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) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (b) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
24. 24.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
25. 25.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
27. 27.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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
29. 29.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
30. 30.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
31. 31.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
32. 32.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) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain.
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The shoes are swapped back
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
38. 38.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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh

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