Problem and Solution Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 4: The solution in a story · Set 99 · 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 butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
2. 2.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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
3. 3.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) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (c) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat.
4. 4.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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
5. 5.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) A bean seed does not sprout (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
8. 8.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boat starts to leak” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) It is built higher up with a moat
10. 10.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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (c) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away.
12. 12.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 lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
16. 16.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 blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
17. 17.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 alarm button brings help (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) The box is found under the last seat
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right.
22. 22.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
23. 23.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) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
24. 24.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) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A board held up blocks the wind
25. 25.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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
26. 26.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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
27. 27.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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
28. 28.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) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
29. 29.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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
30. 30.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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The alarm button brings help (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
33. 33.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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
36. 36.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 bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
38. 38.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
39. 39.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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine

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