Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 902 · 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?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
2. 2.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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
3. 3.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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
4. 4.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) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
5. 5.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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The box is found under the last seat
6. 6.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 rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
7. 7.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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
9. 9.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 box is found under the last seat (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
11. 11.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) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
12. 12.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
13. 13.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) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) They turned the big blue splash into a lake.
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
16. 16.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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
18. 18.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
20. 20.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 bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) The torn page is mended with tape
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
23. 23.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
24. 24.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) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
26. 26.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
31. 31.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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
32. 32.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (c) Her train was three hours late.
34. 34.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) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
40. 40.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 hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it

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