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The Hen and the Golden Eggs
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- Where was the first golden egg?
- How many golden eggs did the hen lay each day?
- What did the farmer think was inside the hen?
- What did the farmer and his wife learn about the hen?
- Why was the nest empty after that?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. straw | A. having a lot of money or gold |
| 2. gasped | B. a solid piece of something |
| 3. lump | C. dry stalks that hens sit on |
| 4. crumb | D. breathed in fast from surprise |
| 5. rich | E. a very small piece |
Writing Task
Write what the farmer says to his wife on the first morning the nest is empty. Start with: "If only we had waited, we..."
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