Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 442 · 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. 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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
2. 2.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) The box is found under the last seat (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
3. 3.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) The shoes are swapped back
5. 5.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
6. 6.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 box is found under the last seat (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
7. 7.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
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
10. 10.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (b) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
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) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
14. 14.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 pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The box is found under the last seat
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
17. 17.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
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
19. 19.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 old well had dried up, and people had no water. (b) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) The shoes are swapped back
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) The shoes are swapped back
23. 23.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
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The shoes are swapped back
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) The puppy crept out and licked her hand.
26. 26.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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
31. 31.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The shoes are swapped back
35. 35.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 puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
36. 36.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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
40. 40.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand

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