Let’s go through each question one by one, using the story to find the answers.
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1. Who are the main characters in the story?
The story talks about two animals: a Grasshopper and an Ant. They talk to each other and have different ideas about what to do in summer. So, they are the main characters.
→ Answer: The Grasshopper and the Ant.
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2. What was the grasshopper doing while the ant was working?
In the first paragraph, it says the Grasshopper was “hopping about, chirping and singing” while the Ant was carrying corn to its nest. Later, the Grasshopper even invites the Ant to chat instead of working.
→ Answer: The grasshopper was hopping, chirping, and singing — having fun instead of working.
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3. Why was the ant working during the summer?
The Ant tells the Grasshopper: “I am helping to lay up food for the winter.” That means the Ant is preparing ahead of time so it won’t be hungry when winter comes.
→ Answer: The ant was working to collect and store food for the winter.
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4. What happened to the grasshopper during the winter?
When winter came, the Grasshopper had no food because he didn’t prepare. The story says he “found itself dying of hunger,” while watching the ants eat the food they saved.
→ Answer: The grasshopper was starving (dying of hunger) because he had no food stored.
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5. What is the moral of the story?
At the end, the Grasshopper realizes: “It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.” That’s the lesson — don’t just enjoy today; think ahead and get ready for hard times.
→ Answer: It’s important to plan and prepare for the future, especially for tough times.
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Final Answer:
1. The Grasshopper and the Ant
2. Hopping, chirping, and singing (having fun)
3. To store food for the winter
4. He was starving (dying of hunger)
5. Prepare for the future — don’t wait until it’s too late
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fable worksheet 2nd grade.
