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The Goat and the Goatherd
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What is the goat doing far up the hill?
- Name two ways the goatherd tries to call the goat.
- What happens when he loses his temper?
- What does the goatherd beg the goat not to do?
- What does the goat mean when she says the horn will speak for her?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. flock | A. prickly wild plants |
| 2. thistles | B. broke with a sudden sharp sound |
| 3. temper | C. a group of goats or sheep |
| 4. snapped | D. asked very strongly for something |
| 5. pale | E. how calm or angry you feel |
| 6. begged | F. with less colour than usual |
Writing Task
Write what the goatherd should say to the master about the broken horn. Start with: Master, I have something to tell you.
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