Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 587 · 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?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) They put on the spare tyre together
3. 3.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) Everyone sings along with her (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) They put on the spare tyre together
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
8. 8.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) Everyone sings along with her
10. 10.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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) It is built higher up with a moat
11. 11.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
12. 12.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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The torn page is mended with tape
14. 14.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) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The window is opened to let it out
16. 16.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 microphone stops working before her song (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
17. 17.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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform.
18. 18.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The box is found under the last seat
20. 20.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) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) She was too shy to sing in front of the others.
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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
24. 24.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right.
27. 27.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) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
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) 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.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere.
31. 31.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
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) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
38. 38.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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
39. 39.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 torn page is mended with tape (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
40. 40.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) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing

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