Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 669 · 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. 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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A board held up blocks the wind
3. 3.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) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
5. 5.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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her.
6. 6.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) The glasses are found on top of his head
7. 7.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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
8. 8.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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
9. 9.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 window is opened to let it out (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
10. 10.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) The alarm button brings help (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (c) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
14. 14.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The box is found under the last seat
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
20. 20.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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
23. 23.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) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (c) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried.
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
25. 25.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) Homework is left at home (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The torn page is mended with tape
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
32. 32.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) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
33. 33.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
35. 35.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
36. 36.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch.
38. 38.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) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
39. 39.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) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely

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