II. Reading Comprehension: Read and understand the selection carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A fox was walking through an orchard when he felt thirsty. Looking around, he saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine above him. Those grapes are what he needed to quench his thirst. He jumped to reach the bunch but he failed. It was much higher than he thought. He repeatedly jumped but still could not reach the bunch. This time, the fox was not only thirsty but very tired as well. He decided to give up and went away murmuring. " I am sure those grapes are sour."

6. Where is the setting of the story? *


farm

field

meadow

orchard

7. Who is the main character in the story? *



monkey

fox

turtle

hare

8. Why did the fox reach for the vine? * *



He had nothing to drink.

He was attracted by the plant.

He could climb the vine easily.

He was amused with the fruits.

9.What is likely to happen next in the story? *



The fox would come back to the forest.

The fox would go to another place.

The fox would fear wood gatherers.

The fox would jump with joy.

10. What is the general mood of the story? *



fear

joy

contentment

disappointment


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