Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 935 · 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 marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem 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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
3. 3.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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (c) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
6. 6.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 cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
8. 8.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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
9. 9.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 puppy cannot find its owner (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
10. 10.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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
11. 11.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain
12. 12.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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The alarm button brings help (c) The box is found under the last seat
16. 16.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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
19. 19.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 farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
20. 20.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) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
22. 22.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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
23. 23.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
25. 25.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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
27. 27.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 board held up blocks the wind (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) The alarm button brings help
28. 28.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 is curled up in a shed (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The box is found under the last seat
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month.
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Everyone sings along with her
32. 32.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) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The window is opened to let it out
34. 34.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 glasses are found on top of his head (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
35. 35.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 board held up blocks the wind (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
36. 36.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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) The puppy crept out and licked her hand.
37. 37.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
38. 38.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) Everyone sings along with her
39. 39.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) The shoes are swapped back (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The village well has dried up
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time

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