Narrative texts

The Ugly Duckling

Once upon a time, there was a little duckling who looked different from the others. Because he was bigger and not as cute, the other animals laughed at him and called him names. Feeling sad and alone, the duckling ran away.

He spent the winter by himself, cold and hungry. When spring came, he saw beautiful swans on a lake. He felt scared but also amazed. As he looked at his reflection in the water, he realized he had grown into a beautiful swan. He was no longer ugly. The other swans welcomed him, and he was finally happy.

Why is the duck sad at the beginning of the story?

• It is lost

• It looks different from the others

• It cannot fly

• It is hungry

Answer explanation

The duck is sad at the beginning of the story because it looks different from the others. The other animals laughed at him, making him feel alone and rejected.

The Ugly Duckling

Once upon a time, there was a little duckling who looked different from the others. Because he was bigger and not as cute, the other animals laughed at him and called him names. Feeling sad and alone, the duckling ran away.

He spent the winter by himself, cold and hungry. When spring came, he saw beautiful swans on a lake. He felt scared but also amazed. As he looked at his reflection in the water, he realized he had grown into a beautiful swan. He was no longer ugly. The other swans welcomed him, and he was finally happy.

What do other animals do to the ugly duckling?

• Help it

• Play with it

• Laugh at it

• Ignore it

Answer explanation

The other animals laughed at the ugly duckling because he looked different and was not as cute. This behavior made him feel sad and alone, confirming that they did not accept him.

The Ugly Duckling

Once upon a time, there was a little duckling who looked different from the others. Because he was bigger and not as cute, the other animals laughed at him and called him names. Feeling sad and alone, the duckling ran away.

He spent the winter by himself, cold and hungry. When spring came, he saw beautiful swans on a lake. He felt scared but also amazed. As he looked at his reflection in the water, he realized he had grown into a beautiful swan. He was no longer ugly. The other swans welcomed him, and he was finally happy.

How does the ugly duckling feel when it sees the swan?

• Angry

• Afraid

• Surprised

• Happy

Answer explanation

The ugly duckling feels afraid when he sees the swans because he is initially scared of their beauty and unsure of his own transformation. This moment of fear is part of his journey before he realizes he is now a beautiful swan.

The Ugly Duckling

Once upon a time, there was a little duckling who looked different from the others. Because he was bigger and not as cute, the other animals laughed at him and called him names. Feeling sad and alone, the duckling ran away.

He spent the winter by himself, cold and hungry. When spring came, he saw beautiful swans on a lake. He felt scared but also amazed. As he looked at his reflection in the water, he realized he had grown into a beautiful swan. He was no longer ugly. The other swans welcomed him, and he was finally happy.

What becomes a duck at the end of the story?

• A swan

• A duck

• A chicken

• A cat

Answer explanation

At the end of the story, the little duckling transforms into a beautiful swan, realizing he is no longer ugly. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A swan'.

The Ugly Duckling

Once upon a time, there was a little duckling who looked different from the others. Because he was bigger and not as cute, the other animals laughed at him and called him names. Feeling sad and alone, the duckling ran away.

He spent the winter by himself, cold and hungry. When spring came, he saw beautiful swans on a lake. He felt scared but also amazed. As he looked at his reflection in the water, he realized he had grown into a beautiful swan. He was no longer ugly. The other swans welcomed him, and he was finally happy.

What is the message of 'The Ugly Duckling'?

• Be kind to animals

• Be patient and kind

• Don't swim in cold water

• Always eat together

Answer explanation

The message of 'The Ugly Duckling' emphasizes the importance of being patient and kind, as the duckling transforms into a beautiful swan over time, showing that true beauty and acceptance come with growth and self-acceptance.

Elephant and Friends

An elephant wanted to make friends in the forest. He tried to be friends with a monkey, a rabbit, and a frog, but they all said he was too big. The elephant felt lonely.

One day, a tiger came to the forest and tried to attack the small animals. The elephant used his strength to scare the tiger away. After that, the small animals thanked him and became his friends. The elephant felt happy because he was accepted for who he was.

Why does the elephant feel lonely in the story?

• He has no food

• He is big and no one wants to be friends with him

• He cannot speak

• He ran away from home

Answer explanation

The elephant feels lonely because he is big and the other animals do not want to be friends with him due to his size. This is highlighted in the story when they reject his attempts to befriend them.

Elephant and Friends

An elephant wanted to make friends in the forest. He tried to be friends with a monkey, a rabbit, and a frog, but they all said he was too big. The elephant felt lonely.

One day, a tiger came to the forest and tried to attack the small animals. The elephant used his strength to scare the tiger away. After that, the small animals thanked him and became his friends. The elephant felt happy because he was accepted for who he was.

What happens when elephants help forest animals?

• They thank him and become his friend

• They run away

• They are afraid of him

• They ignore him

Answer explanation

When the elephant helps the forest animals by scaring away the tiger, they thank him and become his friends. This shows that his strength is appreciated, leading to acceptance and friendship.

Elephant and Friends

An elephant wanted to make friends in the forest. He tried to be friends with a monkey, a rabbit, and a frog, but they all said he was too big. The elephant felt lonely.

One day, a tiger came to the forest and tried to attack the small animals. The elephant used his strength to scare the tiger away. After that, the small animals thanked him and became his friends. The elephant felt happy because he was accepted for who he was.

What does the elephant show in the story?

• Arrogant

• Pride

• Goodness

• Anger

Answer explanation

The elephant demonstrates goodness by using his strength to protect the smaller animals from the tiger, showing that he is kind and helpful despite feeling lonely and rejected for his size.

Elephant and Friends

An elephant wanted to make friends in the forest. He tried to be friends with a monkey, a rabbit, and a frog, but they all said he was too big. The elephant felt lonely.

One day, a tiger came to the forest and tried to attack the small animals. The elephant used his strength to scare the tiger away. After that, the small animals thanked him and became his friends. The elephant felt happy because he was accepted for who he was.

What is one good trait of an elephant?

• Selfish

• Kind-hearted

• Lazy

• Rude

Answer explanation

The elephant showed kindness by using his strength to protect the small animals from the tiger. This act demonstrates that he is kind-hearted, as he cared for others despite feeling lonely.

Elephant and Friends

An elephant wanted to make friends in the forest. He tried to be friends with a monkey, a rabbit, and a frog, but they all said he was too big. The elephant felt lonely.

One day, a tiger came to the forest and tried to attack the small animals. The elephant used his strength to scare the tiger away. After that, the small animals thanked him and became his friends. The elephant felt happy because he was accepted for who he was.

What is the main message of 'The Elephant and Friends'?

• Everyone can be friends

• Animals can talk

• Don't go to the forest

• Eat more bananas

Answer explanation

The main message of 'The Elephant and Friends' is that everyone can be friends, regardless of their differences. The elephant's strength ultimately helps him gain acceptance and friendship from the smaller animals.