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The Fox the Cock and the Dog
Worksheet · Grades 2–5
Comprehension Questions
- What was the Fox trying to convince the Cock of?
- How did the Cock respond to the Fox's claim about the universal truce?
- Who did the Cock mention was coming, and why did this concern the Fox?
- What moral lesson can be inferred from the story?
- Describe the Fox's behavior and its significance in the context of the story.
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words in column A with their definitions in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Prowling | A. A period of peace or absence of conflict |
| 2. Roosting | B. To move about stealthily or cautiously |
| 3. Truce | C. A place where birds rest or sleep |
| 4. Cunning | D. Skillful in achieving one's aims by deceit |
| 5. Congratulate | E. To express joy or pleasure at someone else's success |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions in the lines provided.
- What do you think the author wants us to learn from the Fox and the Cock's encounter?
- Have you ever encountered a situation where someone tried to deceive you? How did you handle it?
- Why do you think the Fox was afraid of the Dog? What does this tell us about the Fox's character?
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