Let's solve this
"Problem and Solution" matching exercise step by step.
We are given a list of
problems on the left and a list of
solutions on the right. The goal is to
match each problem with the most logical solution.
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Step 1: Understand Each Problem and Find the Best Match
#### 1.
I lost my pencil
- What would you do if you lost your pencil?
- You might borrow one.
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✔ Match: B. I borrowed one from my friend
#### 2.
It was cold outside.
- If it’s cold, what do you do?
- Put on warm clothes.
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✔ Match: A. I put on a jacket.
#### 3.
I forgot my homework book at home.
- If you forget your homework book, how can you fix it?
- You might buy a new one or get a replacement.
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✔ Match: D. I bought it the next day.
#### 4.
I had a high fever.
- A high fever requires medical attention.
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✔ Match: I. I went to the doctor.
#### 5.
My zipper broke on my coat.
- A broken zipper means the coat doesn’t work properly.
- A solution could be getting a new coat.
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✔ Match: E. My mom bought me a new coat.
#### 6.
I missed the bus
- If you miss the bus, you need another way to get to school.
- Someone giving you a ride makes sense.
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✔ Match: J. My neighbours gave me a ride.
#### 7.
I forgot my lunch.
- No lunch? Then you can buy one at school.
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✔ Match: G. I bought lunch at school.
#### 8.
I fell on the playground and cut my knee.
- A cut knee needs care — like a band-aid.
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✔ Match: H. The school nurse gave me a band-aid.
#### 9.
I spilled water on my desk.
- Water on the desk needs cleaning.
- Wiping it with tissue is a simple fix.
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✔ Match: F. I wiped it with tissue
#### 10.
I didn't study my spelling words.
- Not studying means you’re unprepared.
- Practicing the next day helps.
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✔ Match: C. I practiced my words the next day
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Final Matching:
| Problem | Solution |
|--------|---------|
| I lost my pencil |
B. I borrowed one from my friend |
| It was cold outside. |
A. I put on a jacket. |
| I forgot my homework book at home. |
D. I bought it the next day. |
| I had a high fever. |
I. I went to the doctor. |
| My zipper broke on my coat. |
E. My mom bought me a new coat. |
| I missed the bus |
J. My neighbours gave me a ride. |
| I forgot my lunch. |
G. I bought lunch at school. |
| I fell on the playground and cut my knee. |
H. The school nurse gave me a band-aid. |
| I spilled water on my desk. |
F. I wiped it with tissue |
| I didn't study my spelling words. |
C. I practiced my words the next day |
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Summary of Matches:
- 1 → B
- 2 → A
- 3 → D
- 4 → I
- 5 → E
- 6 → J
- 7 → G
- 8 → H
- 9 → F
- 10 → C
✔ All problems are now logically matched with their solutions.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of problem solution worksheet 4th grade.