Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 903 · 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 train is three hours late” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
4. 4.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 kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) The puppy crept out and licked her hand.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Everyone sings along with her
11. 11.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) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
12. 12.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
13. 13.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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
16. 16.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The alarm button brings help
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
19. 19.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) A train is three hours late (c) A board held up blocks the wind
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
22. 22.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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
24. 24.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
25. 25.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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
28. 28.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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
30. 30.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) Her train was three hours late. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together.
31. 31.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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) She was too shy to sing in front of the others.
32. 32.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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
33. 33.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 puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
37. 37.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) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The alarm button brings help
39. 39.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A board held up blocks the wind

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