Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 711 · 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?
   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) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (b) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
2. 2.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
4. 4.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) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
6. 6.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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Homework is left at home” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
8. 8.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) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
9. 9.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
11. 11.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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
13. 13.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The torn page is mended with tape
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Everyone sings along with her
19. 19.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Everyone sings along with her
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) It is built higher up with a moat
22. 22.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) Everyone sings along with her (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane.
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The box is found under the last seat
25. 25.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
31. 31.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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The window is opened to let it out
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) It is built higher up with a moat
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
35. 35.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) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake

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