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WorksheetsDiscontented Dewdrop
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which sentence BEST states the main theme of the story?
It is a mistake to help people achieve foolish dreams.
It is a mistake to trust that others know what is best for you.
It is better to be small and beautiful than to be large and powerful.
It is better to be yourself than to try to be part of something greater.
Read this sentence from the story.
“The sun shining on it made it glisten like a diamond, and a lady who was passing stopped to admire its beauty.”
What does “glisten like a diamond” mean in the sentence?
Sparkle with light
Shine like a mirror
Appear to be valuable
Attractive to the eyes of people
The third-person point of view of this story allows the reader to understand the--
How the dewdrop feels being part of the ocean
How the ocean breeze feels when it grants the dewdrop’s wish
How the dewdrop and ocean breeze feel
How the dewdrop feels and how the ocean breeze acts.
Read this sentence from the story.
“I wish I could stop for a minute so someone might admire me,” said the silly little drop, for it thought it could still be seen and was making all the babbling it heard as the river ran along.”
Which sentence BEST describes the MOST LIKELY reason the author uses the word silly to describe the Dewdrop?
To show that the Dewdrop is a funny character
To show that the Dewdrop is going to dislike being in the river
To show that the Dewdrop does not realize that it made a mistake..
To show that the Dewdrop does not appreciate the lady who admired it.
Read this sentence from the story.
“It was completely lost in the vastness of the mighty waters of which it was only a drop.”
Which phrase is closest to the meaning of the word “vastness” as it is used in the sentence?
Sad truth
Large size
Loud sounds
Confusing place
Which of these is MOST CLOSELY related to the main theme of the story?
Be careful what you wish for.
Accept love and admiration in life.
Beauty is more important than power.
Crowds are dangerous for individuals
Read this sentence from the story.
“The little Dewdrop was there somewhere in the great whole, but it was lost forever in its longing to become great.”
Choose the word that BEST defines “longing” as it is used in the sentence.
Bragging
Desire
Shouting
Work
Look at the picture. In which TWO ways does the picture contribute to the meaning of the story?
It shows that the sea is beautiful.
It shows that the sea is an overpowering place.
It shows that in the sea it is impossible to tell one drop from another.
It shows that the sea wind is cruel.
Which of the following BEST describes Dewdrop’s main conflict in the story?
Dewdrop feels unimportant
Dewdrop feels like there is more to do.
Dewdrop appreciates the gentle breeze.
Dewdrop wants to be part of something bigger.
