Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 736 · 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?
   “Homework is left at home” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
2. 2.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A board held up blocks the wind
3. 3.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
4. 4.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
6. 6.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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
7. 7.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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
8. 8.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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
9. 9.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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
13. 13.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
14. 14.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 pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The village well has dried up
15. 15.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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
18. 18.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 window is opened to let it out (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The alarm button brings help (c) The box is found under the last seat
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) They put on the spare tyre together
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
23. 23.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) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (b) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
25. 25.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) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
26. 26.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
27. 27.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
28. 28.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
29. 29.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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
31. 31.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together.
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) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The shoes are swapped back
37. 37.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) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month.

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