Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 348 · 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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
4. 4.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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The alarm button brings help
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boat starts to leak” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
7. 7.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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
8. 8.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) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
9. 9.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The shoes are swapped back
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat.
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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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 wrong name is written on a cake (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
15. 15.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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
21. 21.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Homework is left at home (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
24. 24.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 bright sign and a bell bring buyers
25. 25.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 puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
26. 26.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 goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) It is built higher up with a moat
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
31. 31.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
33. 33.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Everyone sings along with her
34. 34.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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A board held up blocks the wind
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The torn page is mended with tape
40. 40.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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond

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