Think Before You Judge: Reading Passage “The Fox and the Grapes” for Class 1

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet retells the famous moral story The Fox and the Grapes. Through a simple and relatable narrative, it teaches children the value of honesty and acceptance when things don’t go our way, while improving comprehension and reasoning skills.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It helps children understand story structure and sequence. 
2. It strengthens moral reasoning and emotional intelligence. 
3. It develops vocabulary and encourages critical thinking. 
4. It teaches children to learn from simple everyday stories. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – The Fox and the Grapes 
A short story about a hungry fox who tries to reach a bunch of grapes hanging high on a vine, fails, and walks away saying the grapes must be sour. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer factual questions about what happened, what the fox said, and the lesson learned. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short, thoughtful answers reflecting on the moral and their personal experiences of similar situations. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Objective Questions: 
1. b) Grapes 
2. a) They were too high 
3. d) They are sour 
4. c) In the afternoon 
5. b) Tired 
6. d) Do not blame what you cannot have 

Subjective Questions: 
7. He tried to reach the grapes. 
8. Yes, sometimes it happens. 
9. Because he could not get them. 
10. We should not blame things we cannot have. 

Help your child build comprehension and moral awareness with this fun, classic fable that teaches humility and acceptance! 

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