Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 730 · 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?
   “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
2. 2.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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
5. 5.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) The baker fixes one letter in icing
6. 6.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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
8. 8.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) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
9. 9.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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
10. 10.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
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
12. 12.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
13. 13.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) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
14. 14.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) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere.
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The box is found under the last seat
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
17. 17.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 baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The window is opened to let it out
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The window is opened to let it out
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The alarm button brings help
24. 24.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 blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
25. 25.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The window is opened to let it out
27. 27.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
28. 28.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
29. 29.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
30. 30.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
34. 34.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) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The alarm button brings help
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
37. 37.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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 long snake was curled up near the door. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.

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