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The Boasting Traveler
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- Where was the traveler when he told the crowd his stories?
- Name the three places the traveler talks about.
- What did he say he did on the island of Rhodes?
- What did the crowd do while he talked?
- What did the man do with his foot, and what did he say next?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. boast | A. from another country |
| 2. foreign | B. a big jump |
| 3. leap | C. people who saw something happen and can say so |
| 4. witnesses | D. moved the feet without lifting them much |
| 5. shuffled | E. to talk proudly about what you have done |
Writing Task
The story stops at "Now leap." Write what you think the traveler did next, and give a reason. Start with: "When the man said to leap, the traveler..."
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