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The Flies and the Honey Pot
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- In which room did the honey jar tip over?
- How did the crowd of flies get in?
- What did the flies keep saying as they stepped in deeper?
- What happened when one fly pulled up his left foot?
- When do you think the flies should have stopped? Use a detail from the story.
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. housekeeper | A. held tight so it cannot move |
| 2. crept | B. a person whose job is to look after a house |
| 3. sip | C. moved slowly and quietly |
| 4. fast | D. people who do something silly |
| 5. fools | E. a special thing you enjoy |
| 6. treat | F. a very small drink |
Writing Task
Write a warning for the next fly that comes through the window. Begin: "Stop at the first sip, because ..."
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