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The Herdsman and the Lost Bull

Worksheet · Grades 4–8

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the herdsman lose from his flock?
  2. Who did the herdsman make a vow to after losing the calf?
  3. What did the herdsman see at the foot of the hillock?
  4. How did the herdsman react upon seeing the Lion?
  5. What was the herdsman's wish regarding his vow once he discovered the thief?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

WordMeaning
1. HerdsmanA. A sacred promise or commitment
2. VowB. A young bull
3. GuardianC. A person who tends a group of animals
4. CalfD. A being that protects or watches over something
5. EscapeE. To get away from a danger or threat

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What lesson do you think the herdsman learned from his experience? Write your thoughts below.

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