Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 359 · 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.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 puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
4. 4.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
5. 5.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) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
6. 6.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) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boat starts to leak” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
10. 10.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) Her train was three hours late.
13. 13.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine.
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A board held up blocks the wind
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
18. 18.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
20. 20.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) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
21. 21.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Homework is left at home
22. 22.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A board held up blocks the wind
24. 24.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) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
25. 25.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) The box is found under the last seat (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
26. 26.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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out.
27. 27.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) Everyone sings along with her
28. 28.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) The glasses are found on top of his head
29. 29.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) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
31. 31.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
32. 32.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
33. 33.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) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
39. 39.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) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (c) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) She sings loudly without a microphone

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