The Squirrel's Adventure: A Journey with Prepositions
Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy lived "in" a tall oak tree "on" the edge of a vibrant forest. With winter "around" the corner, Sammy started to prepare. He scurried "up" and "down" the tree, collecting acorns. Sammy hid them "under" a pile of leaves, "between" two big rocks, and "inside" a hollow trunk. Sammy also loved playing "around" the forest "with" his friends. Did you know a group of squirrels is called a scurry? Well, Sammy and his scurry had fun exploring the forest "before" winter. Now, Sammy, "like" other squirrels, is ready for winter. He will sleep "during" the day and stay awake "at" night. Can you imagine living "without" sunlight like Sammy? This is how prepositions work! They help describe where Sammy is or what he's doing. Can you find all the prepositions in Sammy's adventure?
Question 1
What is a 'scurry' as mentioned in the story?
A group of squirrels
Explanation. In the context of the story, a 'scurry' is a term used to describe a group of squirrels.
A type of tree
A kind of acorn
A small forest
An action squirrels do
Question 2
Why did Sammy collect acorns?
To sell them
To eat them immediately
To prepare for winter
Explanation. The story mentions that with winter approaching, Sammy started to collect acorns to prepare for the season.
To play with them
To decorate his living area
Question 3
Where did Sammy hide his acorns?
In a bird's nest
Under a pile of leaves
Explanation. The text mentions that Sammy hid his acorns under a pile of leaves, between two big rocks, and inside a hollow trunk.
In the river
On the tree branches
In his friend's house
Question 4
What is the author's purpose in telling this story?
To explain how to care for squirrels
To demonstrate the use of prepositions
Explanation. The author's main purpose of the story is to demonstrate the use of prepositions by using an engaging story about a squirrel's activities.
To describe the life cycle of a tree
To promote forest conservation
To portray the harshness of winter
Question 5
What does Sammy do during the day in winter?
Play with his friends
Collect acorns
Sleep
Explanation. According to the story, Sammy, like other squirrels, sleeps during the day and stays awake at night during winter.
Explore the forest
Eat his stored acorns
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