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The Lion and the Fox

Worksheet · Grades 2–5

Comprehension Questions

  1. What was the original partnership between the Lion and the Fox?
  2. How did the Fox feel about the Lion taking the larger share of the prey?
  3. What did the Fox decide to do after feeling jealous of the Lion?
  4. What happened to the Fox when he tried to capture a lamb on his own?
  5. What moral can be drawn from the story of the Lion and the Fox?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

Match the words from the left column with their correct meanings in the right column.

WordMeaning
1. PartnershipA. To take possession of something
2. PreyB. A relationship where two parties work together
3. JealousC. An animal hunted or caught for food
4. CaptureD. Feeling envious of someone else's advantages

Writing Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions. Use the lines provided.

  1. What lesson did you learn from the Fox's experience?
  2. How can you relate this story to your own life?
  3. What would you have done differently if you were the Fox?

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