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The Ass and His Shadow
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- Why did the traveler hire the donkey?
- Why was the shadow so important that day?
- What did the traveler say about the shadow?
- What did the men do when the shouting got louder?
- What did the donkey do while the men fought?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. hired | A. twelve o'clock in the daytime |
| 2. owner | B. ran very fast |
| 3. noon | C. a hard push |
| 4. shadow | D. paid to use something for a while |
| 5. shove | E. the person something belongs to |
| 6. galloped | F. a dark shape made when something blocks the sun |
Writing Task
Imagine you walk past at noon and see the two men fighting. Write what you would tell them to do. Start with: "Stop fighting, because the shadow..."
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