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Let’s go through each question one by one, using the story to find the right answers.

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Question 1: Which had to be written first, why do you think so? (hint: on such as a birthday party?)

Wait — this seems like it might be miswritten. Looking at the text, sentence (2) says:
> “Soon it will be winter,” replied Ant. “I’m gathering food for my family. I suggest you do the same!”

And then sentence (3):
> “Why bother about winter?” asked Grasshopper. “There’s plenty of food in the fields now.”

So the hint probably means: *Which event happened first?* And the options are likely meant to be matched with what came first in the story.

But looking again — actually, Question 1 is asking:
> “Which had to be written first, why do you think so?”

That doesn’t make sense unless we’re talking about writing events in order. But maybe it’s a typo or formatting issue. Let’s look at the actual questions below — they are numbered 1, 2, 3 clearly.

Actually, re-reading the worksheet:

After the story, there are three multiple-choice questions labeled 1, 2, and 3.

So let’s ignore that confusing line above — perhaps it’s part of an earlier exercise. We’ll focus on the clear questions:

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Question 1: In the fable, the author uses flashbacks to have...

Flashback = remembering something from the past.

In paragraph (5), it says:
> When winter came... Grasshopper remembered how he used to sing during the summer.

That’s a flashback — he’s thinking back to summer while it’s now winter.

So the correct answer is:
✔ C. Ant remember how bad winter was. ← Wait, no — it says “Grasshopper remembered...”

Looking at the choices:

A. Ant remember how bad winter was. → No, Ant didn’t say anything about remembering winter being bad.

B. Grasshopper remember a song he sang last winter. → He sang in summer, not last winter.

C. Ant remember how bad winter was. → Again, not mentioned.

D. Grasshopper remember when he refused to work. → YES! That’s exactly what happened — he remembers refusing to gather food in summer.

Wait — choice D says:
> D. Grasshopper remember when he refused to work.

Yes — because in summer, he refused to work, and now in winter, he remembers that.

But let’s check the exact wording in the story:

Paragraph (5):
> “When winter came, Grasshopper had no food... Grasshopper was very hungry and sad, knowing that Ant had enough because he had worked hard to prepare in advance.”

Then later:
> “Grasshopper remembered how he used to sing during the summer.” ← This is the flashback.

He’s remembering singing — which means he wasn’t working. So indirectly, he’s remembering refusing to work.

But none of the options say “remembered singing” — option B says “remember a song he sang last winter” — but he sang in summer, not last winter.

Option D: “remember when he refused to work” — that’s implied, since singing instead of working = refusing to work.

Actually, let’s read the choices again carefully:

The choices for Q1 are:

A. Ant remember how bad winter was.
B. Grasshopper remember a song he sang last winter.
C. Ant remember how bad winter was. *(duplicate? Probably typo)*
Wait — looking back at your image transcription:

You wrote:

> 1. In the fable, the author uses flashbacks to have
> A. Ant remember how bad winter was.
> B. Grasshopper remember a song he sang last winter.
> C. Ant remember how bad winter was. ← duplicate? Maybe it's supposed to be different.
> D. Grasshopper remember when he refused to work.

Actually, in standard versions of this fable, the flashback is Grasshopper remembering his carefree summer days — i.e., when he chose to sing instead of work.

So D is the best fit: “Grasshopper remember when he refused to work.”

Because that’s what led to his current problem.

Also, note: the story says he “remembered how he used to sing during the summer” — which implies he didn’t work then.

So ✔ Answer: D

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Question 2: Which best foreshadows what might happen in the story?

Foreshadowing = hinting at what will happen later.

Look at early parts of the story:

Paragraph (1): Grasshopper is hopping around, sees Ant carrying corn.

Paragraph (2): Ant says, “Soon it will be winter... I’m gathering food... I suggest you do the same!”

This is a warning — Ant is telling Grasshopper to prepare for winter.

Later, in winter, Grasshopper has no food — so Ant’s warning foreshadows that if Grasshopper doesn’t prepare, he’ll suffer.

Now look at the choices:

A. Grasshopper hopped about in the field. → Just describes action, no hint of future trouble.

B. The coming winter was predicted. → Vague — who predicted? Not specific.

C. Ant walked away. → Doesn’t hint at consequence.

D. Grasshopper sings without any food. → This happens AFTER winter comes — not foreshadowing, it’s the result.

Wait — actually, the foreshadowing is in Ant’s words: “Soon it will be winter... I suggest you do the same [gather food].”

That hints that if Grasshopper doesn’t listen, he’ll have no food in winter.

But none of the options directly say that.

Option B: “The coming winter was predicted.” — Well, Ant predicts it, and warns him.

But is that the BEST foreshadowing?

Actually, let’s see what the story emphasizes.

The key foreshadowing is Ant’s advice — because it sets up the contrast between preparation and laziness.

But among the given choices, perhaps B is closest — “The coming winter was predicted” — meaning someone said winter is coming, so you should prepare.

Alternatively, maybe D? “Grasshopper sings without any food” — but that’s after winter starts, so it’s not foreshadowing — it’s the outcome.

Foreshadowing must come BEFORE the event.

So Ant saying “soon it will be winter” is foreshadowing.

But that’s not listed explicitly.

Wait — choice B says: “The coming winter was predicted.” — That could refer to Ant predicting it.

Whereas the other choices don’t hint at future consequences.

So ✔ Best answer: B

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Question 3: Based on the story, which do you predict could NOT happen?

We need to pick what is LEAST likely based on the story.

Choices:

A. Grasshopper begs Ant for just a small bit of food. → Very possible — he’s hungry and sad, and Ant has food. In many versions, this happens.

B. Ant feels sorry for Grasshopper and gives him food. → Also possible — Ant might feel pity.

C. Grasshopper digs under the snow and finds lots of food. → Unlikely — he didn’t store any food. The story says he has NO food. Digging under snow won’t help if he never saved anything.

D. Grasshopper gets weaker without any food. → Very likely — he’s already hungry and sad; without food, he’ll get weaker.

So the one that could NOT happen is C — because he didn’t bury or hide any food. There’s no indication he stored anything underground.

✔ Answer: C

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Final Answers:

1. D
2. B
3. C