Comprehension
Sarah was walking home from school one afternoon when she heard a faint whimpering
sound coming from behind a bush. Curious, she peered through the leaves and discovered a
tiny, shivering puppy with sad eyes staring back at her. The puppy had a collar but no tags,
and Sarah knew it must be lost.
Carefully, Sarah scooped up the puppy and held it close. It nuzzled against her, seeking
warmth and comfort. Determined to help, Sarah decided to bring the puppy home and take
care of it until she could find its owner.
At home, Sarah gave the puppy food and water, and it eagerly lapped them up. She named
him Lucky because she felt lucky to have found him. Sarah also put up posters around her
neighbourhood with a picture of Lucky, hoping someone would recognize him and come
forward.
Days passed, and Sarah took good care of Lucky, playing with him and keeping him
company. One evening, her efforts paid off when a family from a nearby street called. They
had seen Sarah's poster and recognized Lucky as their missing puppy, Max.
Sarah felt a mix of happiness and sadness. She had grown attached to Lucky, but she knew
he belonged with his family. Tearfully, she said goodbye to Lucky as his family came to pick
him up. They thanked Sarah for taking care of Max and promised to keep a better eye on
him in the future.
Even though Lucky was gone, Sarah knew she had done the right thing. She had helped
reunite Max with his family, and she would always cherish the memories of their time
together.
Questions
a. How did Sarah discover the lost puppy?
b. Describe Sarah's initial reaction upon finding the puppy.
c. Why did Sarah name the puppy Lucky?
d. How did Sarah try to find the puppy's owner?
e. How did Sarah feel when the family recognized the puppy as their own?
[Link] promise did the family make to Sarah after taking the puppy home?
g. What emotions did Sarah experience when she said goodbye to the puppy?
h. Why did Sarah ultimately believe she had done the right thing?
[Link] a sentence each with the following words
(i) collar
(ii) memories
