Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 989 · 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.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
3. 3.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
7. 7.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 baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
9. 9.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) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine.
10. 10.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
15. 15.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 strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
16. 16.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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
17. 17.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) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
18. 18.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
20. 20.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 snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The box is found under the last seat
21. 21.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) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The shoes are swapped back
24. 24.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) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
26. 26.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) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) It is built higher up with a moat
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) A butterfly is trapped at a window (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
31. 31.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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
33. 33.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) The shoes are swapped back (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
34. 34.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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A boat starts to leak (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
35. 35.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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Homework is left at home (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
38. 38.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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it

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