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The Shepherd and the Sea
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What did the Sea look like when the Shepherd sat on the rocks?
- What did the Shepherd sell, and what did he buy with the money?
- What happened to the ship when the sky went black?
- What did the Shepherd do with the dates?
- What did the Shepherd say when the man called the Sea gentle?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. ripple | A. lifted and threw something heavy |
| 2. dates | B. a very small wave on the water |
| 3. howling | C. small, sweet brown fruits |
| 4. heaved | D. to look at something and think it is wonderful |
| 5. admire | E. soft and kind, not rough |
| 6. gentle | F. making a long, loud, wild sound |
Writing Task
Write what the Shepherd would tell the man if he had time to explain what happened to him. Start with: I used to think the Sea was ...
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