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The Thirsty Pigeon

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. Why is the pigeon flying over the town?
  2. What does the pigeon see over the door of the shop?
  3. What is the cup really?
  4. What sound do her wings make as she flies at the cup?
  5. What happens to the pigeon after she hits the board?

Vocabulary

Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.

WordMeaning
1. croakedA. picked up with a curved hand
2. gobletB. a painted board hung outside a shop
3. signboardC. a large cup with a stem
4. swungD. spoke in a low, rough voice
5. scoopedE. moved back and forth

Writing Task

Write some advice from the pigeon to other thirsty birds. Start with: "Before you fly at something you want, ..."

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