Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 858 · 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?
   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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
3. 3.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
4. 4.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
8. 8.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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
9. 9.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The village well has dried up (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
11. 11.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
12. 12.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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
15. 15.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) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
20. 20.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
21. 21.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) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
25. 25.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) They put on the spare tyre together (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The alarm button brings help
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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
31. 31.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
32. 32.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The box is found under the last seat
33. 33.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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
35. 35.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) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat.
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
37. 37.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The shoes are swapped back
40. 40.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 pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner

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