Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 809 · 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. 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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The window is opened to let it out
2. 2.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
4. 4.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) It is built higher up with a moat
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Homework is left at home” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The box is found under the last seat
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
8. 8.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) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
11. 11.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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
13. 13.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) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The shoes are swapped back (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
15. 15.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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
16. 16.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) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
19. 19.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The shoes are swapped back
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) It is built higher up with a moat
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
26. 26.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
28. 28.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 board held up blocks the wind
29. 29.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) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (b) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
30. 30.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) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
31. 31.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) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (c) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over.
33. 33.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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
34. 34.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 baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
35. 35.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
38. 38.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A train is three hours late
39. 39.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A board held up blocks the wind
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free

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