Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 475 · 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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
2. 2.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
3. 3.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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The window is opened to let it out
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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
6. 6.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) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
7. 7.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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) They put on the spare tyre together
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The alarm button brings help
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) It is built higher up with a moat
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
15. 15.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) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
17. 17.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
18. 18.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 hard word makes her mind go blank (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
19. 19.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) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
21. 21.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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
23. 23.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) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat.
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
26. 26.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
27. 27.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
28. 28.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
29. 29.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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
30. 30.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 baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
32. 32.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
35. 35.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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Everyone sings along with her
36. 36.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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
38. 38.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) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
39. 39.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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) The box is found under the last seat
40. 40.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) The box is found under the last seat (c) Everyone sings along with her

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