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The Ass the Cock and the Lion
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- Why was the Lion creeping toward the farm?
- What did the Rooster do just before the Lion could spring?
- Why did the Lion run away?
- What did the Donkey shout as he went after the Lion?
- What made the Lion stop?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. crouched | A. making the loud sound of a donkey |
| 2. spring | B. made the loud cry of a rooster |
| 3. crowed | C. ran very fast on four legs |
| 4. galloped | D. a narrow country road |
| 5. braying | E. bent down low, ready to jump |
| 6. lane | F. a sudden jump |
Writing Task
The Rooster watches the Donkey gallop out of the yard. Write what he wishes he could tell the Donkey. Start like this: Stop, Donkey! The Lion only ran because
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