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The Cat and the Cock
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- What did the cat mean to do to the rooster from the start of the story?
- Why did the cat call the rooster a pest?
- Why did the rooster say he crowed?
- What happened when the cat looked for another excuse?
- In your own words, why did the rooster's answer not save him?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. excuse | A. what happens to someone in the end |
| 2. cruel | B. a reason you give to make something unfair seem all right |
| 3. pest | C. helpful and good for doing a job |
| 4. fate | D. someone who keeps causing trouble |
| 5. useful | E. made a long, low sound, as a hungry belly does |
| 6. rumbled | F. happy to hurt others, or not caring if they are hurt |
Writing Task
Explain why the cat's excuse was not fair. Use one thing the cat said and one thing the rooster said. Start with: The cat's excuse was not fair because ...
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