Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 765 · 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?
   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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The alarm button brings help
3. 3.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
4. 4.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) The torn page is mended with tape
5. 5.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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
6. 6.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) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner.
7. 7.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 glasses are found on top of his head (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
10. 10.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
11. 11.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A board held up blocks the wind
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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
18. 18.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) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The alarm button brings help (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
20. 20.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Everyone sings along with her
21. 21.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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (b) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
24. 24.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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
26. 26.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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) A bean seed does not sprout (b) The alarm button brings help (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
28. 28.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) The box is found under the last seat (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
29. 29.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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
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) Everyone sings along with her (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) It is built higher up with a moat
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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
34. 34.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 pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
35. 35.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 bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
37. 37.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
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) 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.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh

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