Story#2 The Brave Fox and the Curious Rabbit, Reading Comprehension Grades 1 and 2

The Brave Fox and the Curious Rabbit

By Swati Sharma

Once upon a time, in a beautiful autumn forest, the Brave Fox and the Curious Rabbit were the best of friends. They played hide-and-seek among the colorful trees.

One day, they spotted a big, juicy carrot. The rabbit wanted to eat it right away, but the fox had an idea. "Let's share it," said the fox. "Half for you, and half for me."

The rabbit agreed, and they enjoyed their tasty treat together. Their friendship grew stronger as they shared many more adventures in the fall forest.

Moral: Sharing and cooperation make friendships flourish.

Question and Answers:

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
    - The Brave Fox and the Curious Rabbit.

2. Where does the story take place?
    - The story takes place in a beautiful autumn forest.

3. What did they find in the forest?
    - They found a big, juicy carrot.

4. What did the fox suggest they do with the carrot?
    - The fox suggested they share the carrot.

5. How did the rabbit and the fox feel after sharing?
    - They felt happy and their friendship grew stronger.

Word List: brave, fox, curious, rabbit, autumn, forest, hide-and-seek, colorful, spotted, juicy, carrot, share, treat, friendship, adventures, flourish

Meanings:

1. Brave: Showing courage and not afraid.
2. Fox: A clever and cunning mammal with a bushy tail.
3. Curious: Eager to know or learn something.
4. Rabbit: A small mammal with long ears and a fluffy tail.
5. Autumn: The season between summer and winter, also known as fall.
6. Forest: A large area covered with trees and plants.
7. Hide-and-seek: A game where one person hides and others try to find them.
8. Colorful: Having many different colors.
9. Spotted: Noticed or observed.
10. Juicy: Full of juice or moisture, often used to describe tasty fruits.
11. Carrot: A long, orange vegetable that rabbits love to eat.
12. Share: To give a portion or part of something to someone else.
13. Treat: Something enjoyable or special.
14. Friendship: A close bond between friends.
15. Adventures: Exciting and daring experiences.
16. Flourish: To grow or develop in a healthy and successful way.

Swati