Tim Learns to Swim
Once upon a time, a little fish named Fin was the best swimmer in the pond. One day, a young boy named Tim came to the pond. Tim wanted to swim, but he was scared. So, Fin decided to teach Tim how to swim safely and have fun. Fin told Tim that swimming was one of the oldest sports in the world and a great exercise. But he also told him to always have an adult nearby and stay in shallow waters until he was a better swimmer. With Fin's help, Tim learned to swim safely and had lots of fun. He even promised Fin that he would teach others about safe swimming too. And so, Tim became a great swimmer, just like his friend Fin.
Question 1
Who taught Tim how to swim?
His mother
A lifeguard
His teacher
A fish named Fin
Explanation. In the text, it is mentioned that a little fish named Fin taught Tim how to swim
His brother
Question 2
What did Fin tell Tim about swimming?
Swimming is a new sport
Swimming should be done in the deep end
Swimming is an old sport and great exercise
Explanation. Fin told Tim that swimming was one of the oldest sports in the world and a great exercise
Swimming is easy
Swimming should never be done alone
Question 3
What did Tim promise Fin?
He would never swim again
He would catch Fin
He would teach others about safe swimming
Explanation. According to the text, Tim promised Fin that he would teach others about safe swimming
He would become a professional swimmer
He would fill the pond with more fish
Question 4
Who is the best swimmer in the pond?
Tim
The lifeguard
Fin
Explanation. The text mentions that a little fish named Fin was the best swimmer in the pond
The boy
A frog
Question 5
Why was Tim scared at first?
Because the water was too cold
Because he knew how to swim
Because he was afraid of fish
Because he didn't know how to swim
Explanation. The text states that Tim was scared because he wanted to swim but didn't know how.
Because the pond was too deep
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