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The Wolf the Fox and the Ape

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What does the wolf shout at the start of the story?
  2. Who offers to judge the case, and where does he sit?
  3. What does the wolf do when it is his turn?
  4. What does the fox do when it is his turn?
  5. What does the ape decide, and why?

Vocabulary

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

WordMeaning
1. robbedA. made a strong promise that something is true
2. judgeB. cried
3. thumpedC. took something from someone by stealing
4. weptD. hit hard with a dull sound
5. sworeE. to listen to both sides and decide who is right

Writing Task

Pretend you are the ape. Write why you do not believe the wolf or the fox. Start with: I know you both, so

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