Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 891 · 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 boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.
5. 5.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 blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
6. 6.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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem 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 is too shy to sing in front of others (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) The torn page is mended with tape
10. 10.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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
12. 12.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
13. 13.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 baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The shoes are swapped back
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
17. 17.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
19. 19.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) The alarm button brings help (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
24. 24.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) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
27. 27.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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
28. 28.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) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
29. 29.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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The window is opened to let it out
31. 31.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
35. 35.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
36. 36.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
39. 39.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
40. 40.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) A train is three hours late (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time

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