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4. The Hare reached the finishing line before Tortoise.

5. All the animals cheered Tortoise after she won the race.

D. Answer the following questions.

1. What was Hare proud of?
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2. What did Hare claim to Tortoise one day?
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3. What did Hare do halfway through the race?

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4. Who won the race?

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5. What is the moral of the story?

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Let’s Listen

Read the following words aloud with your teacher. They have different spellings, but
similar sounds.

1. flour flower 2. soar sore 3. pour pore

4. hare hair 5. fare fair 6. ware wear

7. soul sole 8. whole hole 9. break brake

Let’s Speak

Here is a conversation between two friends using comparative degrees of height. Practise
speaking with your friend.

Asif : Hello Aman, I have not seen you for a long time.
Aman : Yes. We have not met for almost two years.

Asif : You have become taller than me.
Aman : I used to be shorter than you.

Asif : Are you the tallest boy in your class?
Aman : No. Amarjeet is taller than me.

Asif : Who is the shortest boy in your class?

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