Problem-Solution Matching

Students read several short passages that each contain a problem and a solution. They then match each passage to the correct problem-solution pair from a list. This activity builds students’ ability to identify challenges faced by characters and understand how those challenges are resolved. It strengthens comprehension of cause-and-effect relationships and deepens awareness of narrative structure. Students also practice distinguishing between closely related options, which promotes careful reading. The worksheet reinforces analytical thinking and supports reading proficiency across genres.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Problem and Solution Identification

Reading Comprehension – Cause and Effect

Narrative Structure – Understanding How Problems Drive Plot

Critical Thinking – Matching Specific Details to Options

This worksheet is part of our matching choices reading passages worksheets collection.