The Ant and the Grasshopper
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am laying up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.
When the winter came, the Grasshopper had no food and was (7) with hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew that it is best to prepare for days of (9).
What is the main conflict presented in the story?
Which event happens first in the story?
What is the Grasshopper's primary characteristic at the beginning of the story?
Which word best describes the Ant?
What is the most important lesson the fable teaches?
In the passage, what does "toil" mean?
What word best fills blank (7) in the passage?
How did the Grasshopper's attitude change from the beginning to the end of the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
What do you think the moral of "preparing for days of (9)" means? Provide an example from the story that supports this moral. (Fill in blank 9 with the correct word.)
Which word in the following sentence is a noun? "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog."
Identify the verb in the sentence and provide its correct form: "She (run) very fast."
Which word is an adjective in the sentence: "He has a big, red car."
Which word is an adverb in the sentence: "The turtle moved slowly across the road."
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
Rewrite the following sentence with correct punctuation: "For breakfast I ate eggs bacon and toast."
Complete the sentence using the correct possessive form of the word in parentheses: "The (cat) toy was lost."
Which of these contractions is formed correctly?
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: "my favorite subject is english."
Which word needs capitalization in the sentence: "I like to read books about american history."
Who was the Greek god of the sky and king of the gods?
Which hero from Greek mythology is known for completing twelve impossible labors?
What is a myth primarily designed to do?
Which goddess is associated with wisdom and warfare, often depicted with an owl?
Which long journey involves a hero trying to return home after the Trojan War?
Name one well-known mythological creature and describe a key characteristic.
Briefly explain the concept of a "hero's journey" in mythology.
Write a short argumentative essay (3-4 paragraphs) on the following topic: "Should students have homework every night?" Take a clear stance and support your opinion with at least two reasons and specific details or examples. Your essay should include an introduction, body paragraphs with supporting details, and a conclusion.