Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 590 · 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?
   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) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind.
4. 4.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) The village well has dried up (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) Everyone sings along with her
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
8. 8.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
9. 9.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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
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 rescuer carries it away safely (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (c) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) They put on the spare tyre together
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
15. 15.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 bean seed does not sprout (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (b) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
17. 17.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) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) They put on the spare tyre together
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
21. 21.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
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) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside.
23. 23.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
24. 24.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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The box is found under the last seat
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The window is opened to let it out
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
31. 31.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) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
35. 35.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) A board held up blocks the wind (c) They put on the spare tyre together
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
38. 38.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank.
40. 40.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) The box is found under the last seat (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring

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