Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 519 · 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 bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boat starts to leak” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
3. 3.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
5. 5.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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
6. 6.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
7. 7.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) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) They put on the spare tyre together
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) They put on the spare tyre together
10. 10.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 is curled up in a shed (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
11. 11.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) The alarm button brings help (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
15. 15.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Homework is left at home
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
18. 18.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
19. 19.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
20. 20.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) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
21. 21.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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
22. 22.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The shoes are swapped back
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
28. 28.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
30. 30.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
31. 31.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) The box is found under the last seat
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem 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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem 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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
39. 39.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 tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.

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