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Here is an outline of the story ‘The Fox and the Grapes’.

Use suitable phrases and clauses to elaborate the
points and write the story.

bright day—fox takes a stroll—comes across a vineyard—
juicy grapes—mouth waters—wants grapes—jumps—
grapes too high—jumps more—cannot reach the grapes—
sad—leaves

Then, underline the phrases and double underline the clauses.

Time to learn new words

We read in the story that Norbu seemed contented after getting help from Father Rebello.

Contented is a synonym (similar word) of ‘satisfied’ whereas, the antonym (opposite word) of
contented is discontented.

Identify whether the given words in the boxes are the synonym or the antonym of the
highlighted words. Then, write the missing synonym or antonym accordingly.

altercation
squabble
(antonym/synonym)

distinguished
illustrious
(antonym/synonym)

languid
lethargic
(antonym/synonym)

dubious
genuine
(antonym/synonym)

benumb
stupefy
(antonym/synonym)

dubious
compliance
(antonym/synonym)

productive
barren
(antonym/synonym)

gloomy
miserable
(antonym/synonym)

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