Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 774 · 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?
   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) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
2. 2.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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The microphone stops working before her song
4. 4.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The box is found under the last seat
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A board held up blocks the wind
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Homework is left at home” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
7. 7.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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
8. 8.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 shoes are swapped back
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
10. 10.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) The alarm button brings help (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
11. 11.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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
12. 12.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) The shoes are swapped back (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
13. 13.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) The blue splash is turned into a lake
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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 baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
16. 16.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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Homework is left at home
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The window is opened to let it out
18. 18.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) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
21. 21.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) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The alarm button brings help
24. 24.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) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (c) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The shoes are swapped back
28. 28.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) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The torn page is mended with tape
34. 34.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.
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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
36. 36.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 puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
37. 37.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) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) They put on the spare tyre together
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out

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