Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 374 · 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 puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
2. 2.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
3. 3.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The torn page is mended with tape
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
7. 7.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
13. 13.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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
14. 14.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) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
15. 15.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) Everyone sings along with her (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there.
17. 17.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) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
19. 19.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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
20. 20.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
22. 22.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 sings loudly without a microphone (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
24. 24.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) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
25. 25.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The shoes are swapped back
29. 29.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 tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The box is found under the last seat
30. 30.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
31. 31.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The torn page is mended with tape
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
35. 35.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) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
36. 36.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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Homework is left at home
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
38. 38.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat

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