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The Ass and the Old Shepherd
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- What was the Donkey doing at the start of the story?
- What sounds came from beyond the hill?
- What did the Shepherd want the Donkey to do?
- What question did the Donkey ask about the baskets?
- What is the Donkey doing at the very end of the story?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. graze | A. a loud sound of metal hitting metal |
| 2. meadow | B. think that something is likely |
| 3. clash | C. eat grass in a field |
| 4. enemy | D. the person an animal works for |
| 5. master | E. a field of grass |
| 6. suppose | F. the side you are fighting against |
Writing Task
The Shepherd and the Donkey hear the same noise. Write how each of them feels about it, and why. Start like this: The Shepherd wants to run because
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