Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 452 · 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?
   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.
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
4. 4.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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
5. 5.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) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit.
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
7. 7.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
8. 8.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) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.
9. 9.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
16. 16.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
21. 21.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) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
24. 24.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Homework is left at home
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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
27. 27.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The village well has dried up
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
31. 31.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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A board held up blocks the wind
32. 32.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
33. 33.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The window is opened to let it out
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
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) 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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The torn page is mended with tape
39. 39.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The window is opened to let it out
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day

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