Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 554 · 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?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
2. 2.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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
3. 3.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
4. 4.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The torn page is mended with tape
6. 6.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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) She was too shy to sing in front of the others.
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A train is three hours late” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
11. 11.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) The shoes are swapped back (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) They put on the spare tyre together
14. 14.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem 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 puppy cannot find its owner (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The shoes are swapped back
19. 19.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) The box is found under the last seat (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
20. 20.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) A lift stops between two floors (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
22. 22.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) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
23. 23.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The alarm button brings help
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (c) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once.
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The shoes are swapped back
31. 31.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 baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
32. 32.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) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
33. 33.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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
34. 34.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) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
37. 37.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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A bean seed does not sprout
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The torn page is mended with tape
40. 40.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 board held up blocks the wind

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