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The Monkey and the Fishermen

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the Monkey observe the Fishermen doing?
  2. Why did the Fishermen leave their nets on the bank?
  3. What mistake did the Monkey make when he tried to fish?
  4. What lesson did the Monkey learn by the end of the story?

Vocabulary Exercise

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

WordMeaning
1. Imitativea. To take hold of something
2. Tangledb. To make an effort to do something
3. Endeavoredc. Caught in a messy situation
4. Proceedingd. A series of actions or events

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story of "The Monkey and the Fishermen." Answer the following questions in the space provided.

  1. What do you think the moral of the story is?
  2. Can you relate to the Monkey's experience? Have you ever tried to do something without having the proper skills? Describe that experience.
  3. How can this story inspire you to learn new skills before attempting something challenging?

End of Worksheet

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