Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 775 · 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?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The torn page is mended with tape
2. 2.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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
3. 3.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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boat starts to leak” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) They put on the spare tyre together
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) It is built higher up with a moat
10. 10.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) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The alarm button brings help
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The box is found under the last seat
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
16. 16.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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
17. 17.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) A board held up blocks the wind
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The box is found under the last seat
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
23. 23.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 village well has dried up (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The alarm button brings help
25. 25.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) The shoes are swapped back (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
26. 26.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) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A board held up blocks the wind
27. 27.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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
30. 30.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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
32. 32.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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
34. 34.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 blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The box is found under the last seat
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
36. 36.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A bean seed does not sprout
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
38. 38.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform

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