Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 90 · 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?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
2. 2.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 board held up blocks the wind (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (b) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
11. 11.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) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
14. 14.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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) The alarm button brings help (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) A lift stops between two floors
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
23. 23.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
24. 24.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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
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) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
27. 27.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) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
28. 28.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) The window is opened to let it out (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
29. 29.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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem 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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
31. 31.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) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem 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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
35. 35.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 boat starts to leak (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
36. 36.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 board held up blocks the wind (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
37. 37.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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
38. 38.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
40. 40.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) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (b) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.

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