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The Man and His Two Wives
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- Why did the young wife not like the Man's grey hair?
- Which hairs did the old wife pick out, and when?
- What did the Man say while his wives combed his hair?
- What happened on the day the comb found nothing at all?
- Why did the old wife like the grey hair?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. dearly | A. thinking that someone is a person they are not |
| 2. comb | B. with no hair on the head |
| 3. picked | C. very much |
| 4. taking me for | D. pulled out one at a time |
| 5. bald | E. a tool with teeth for tidying hair |
Writing Task
Write what the Man could have said to both of his wives before his hair was gone. Start with: "My dear wives, please ..."
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