Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 61 · 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?
   “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The window is opened to let it out
2. 2.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) Her train was three hours late. (b) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
4. 4.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) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
6. 6.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) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
10. 10.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
12. 12.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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
13. 13.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
15. 15.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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out.
18. 18.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A board held up blocks the wind
19. 19.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat
20. 20.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
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) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
23. 23.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 box is found under the last seat (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
24. 24.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) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (b) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
25. 25.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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) It is built higher up with a moat
26. 26.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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
31. 31.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
32. 32.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) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
33. 33.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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
34. 34.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
35. 35.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) The box is found under the last seat
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
37. 37.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) Everyone sings along with her
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A boat starts to leak (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
39. 39.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) A train is three hours late (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
40. 40.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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids