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The Fisherman and the Little Fish

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. How much had his nets brought him after a whole day's work?
  2. Where was the fish lying when it spoke?
  3. Who does the fish say will ask for it when it is big?
  4. What does the fish say he could sell it for?
  5. What does the fisherman say he would be if he let the fish go?

Vocabulary

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

WordMeaning
1. pantedA. to let someone go without hurting them
2. spareB. the flat inside of your hand
3. palmC. a big, untidy pile
4. lordsD. a man
5. heapE. breathed with quick, short breaths
6. fellowF. rich, important men

Writing Task

Write the fisherman's answer in your own words. Say what he has today and what he might get some other day. Begin: "Little fish, you tell a fine story, but ..."

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