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The Hare and the Hound

Worksheet · Grades 2–5

Comprehension Questions

  1. Who started the chase in the story?
  2. What was the reason for the Hound's pursuit of the Hare?
  3. How did the Hound feel after giving up the chase?
  4. What did the goat-herd say to the Hound?
  5. What important difference did the Hound point out regarding their motivations?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words with their correct meanings. Write the letter of the correct meaning next to each word.

WordMeaning
1. PursueA. To give up or stop trying
2. MockB. To follow or chase after something
3. MotivationC. A reason or incentive to act
4. LairD. A place where a wild animal lives
5. Give upE. To ridicule or laugh at someone

Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What lesson can we learn from the Hound and the Hare? Write your thoughts below.

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