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The Camel and the Floating Driftwood

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the first man do when he saw the camel?
  2. What did the third man do?
  3. Where were the watchmen standing?
  4. List the things the watchmen guessed, in order.
  5. What was the dark shape in the end?

Vocabulary

Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.

WordMeaning
1. watchmenA. a big bundle tied tightly
2. warshipB. wood carried along by the sea
3. fire boatC. people whose job is to keep a lookout
4. rowboatD. a big ship built for war
5. baleE. a small boat moved with oars
6. driftwoodF. a small boat set alight and sent at enemy ships

Writing Task

Explain how the camel and the driftwood are alike. Start with: "Both the camel and the driftwood..."

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