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C. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1. A corporal was helping his soldiers unload the boxes.

2. The soldiers looked tired and in need for rest.

3. Seven soldiers positioned themselves around the box to lift it.

4. Washington was not in uniform, that’s why he was unrecognisable.

5. Washington heard soldiers with enthusiasm, never letting them suspect who
he really was.

D. Answer the following questions.

1. When did Washington become the President of the USA?
2. What was Washington in the US Army?
3. One day, passing through a town, what did Washington see?
4. Who was shouting at the soldiers and why?

5. Why did Washington join the soldiers?
6. How did the corporal realise his mistake?

E. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

After a while, it was time for Washington to leave. He bade goodbye to the soldiers and thanked
them for their kindness. He then went in search of the corporal. He found him in his room,
drinking tea by himself.

“Sir, why aren’t you having tea with your soldiers?” asked Washington.

“I do an important job in the army and demand respect. What work do these soldiers do? It
would be beneath my dignity to mingle with these workers. That is why I didn’t help them
either,” the corporal explained.
1. What did Washington do after bidding goodbye to the soldiers?

2. Where did Washington find the corporal?
3. Who considered his job more important than the soldiers?

4. Why did the corporal not help the soldiers?

Let’s Listen

Your teacher will read out a paragraph about a great man. Listen to him/her carefully and
answer the following questions.
1. Who was George Washington?

2. What did his father give him one day?

3. What did George do with the axe?

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