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Identify problem and solution in stories: Grade 4 practice test

Hey there! πŸ‘‹ Ready to ace your Grade 4 ELA test? We're gonna break down how to find the problem and solution in stories. It's like being a detective, but with books! πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Let's get started!
πŸ“– English Language Arts

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jennifer475 Dec 31, 2025

πŸ“š Topic Summary

Stories often have problems that characters need to solve. The problem is the challenge or difficulty the character faces. The solution is how the character overcomes that problem. Identifying these elements helps you understand the story better.

πŸ”‘ Part A: Vocabulary

TermDefinition
ProblemA. How the character overcomes the main challenge.
SolutionB. The main challenge or difficulty in a story.
CharacterC. A person or animal in the story.
PlotD. The series of events that make up a story.
SettingE. Where and when the story takes place.

Match the terms with their definitions:

  • πŸ“ Problem matches ____
  • πŸ’‘ Solution matches ____
  • πŸ‘§ Character matches ____
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Plot matches ____
  • πŸ™οΈ Setting matches ____

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Read the following paragraph and fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank (Problem, Solution, Character, Story, Setting).

In every ____, there's a ____ who faces a ____. The ____ is how they overcome that difficulty. The ____ is where and when the story takes place.

πŸ€” Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about a time you faced a problem and found a solution. How did you identify the problem, and what steps did you take to find the solution?

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