There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm

What did the old lady swallow first?

• Dirt

• Worm

• Bee

• Bird

Why did the old lady swallow the worm?

• She thought it would wiggle and squirm

• She wanted to go fishing

• She liked the taste

• No one knows why

What did the old lady swallow to catch the worm?

• Bird

• Frog

• Dirt

• Cat

Which of the following was NOT swallowed by the old lady in the story?

• Flower

• Quilt

• Fly

• Tree

What is the usual pattern in “There Was an Old Lady…” stories?

• She eats healthier as the story progresses

• She sings songs after eating each item

• Each item is swallowed to catch the one before it

• She explains her reasons at the end

What rhyming word is often used with "worm" in the story?

• Germ

• Squirm

• Firm

• Term

What is the old lady’s reaction after swallowing so many things?

• She dances

• She laughs

• She groans

• She shouts hooray

Which word BEST describes the old lady’s behavior?

• Scary

• Silly

• Careful

• Tired

The story uses a lot of rhyming words and repetition.

• True

• False

The old lady’s actions make perfect sense.

• True

• False