Frog and Ox Fable

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What fascinated the frogs when they saw the ox in the field?

The ox's size and strength (correct)

The commotion nearby

The lush green meadow

The other creatures in the pond

Which frog expressed envy towards the ox?

The bold and ambitious frog

Another frog in the group (correct)

The frog who mentioned the lush green meadow

The frog who suggested puffing up

What was the ambitious frog's plan to become as big as the ox?

To jump as high as possible

To eat more than usual

To stand together and puff themselves up (correct)

To hide from the ox

What happened when the frogs tried to puff themselves up like the ox?

They failed to reach the ox's size Signup and view all the answers

How did the other frogs react when the ambitious frog's plan failed?

They celebrated their attempt Signup and view all the answers

What adjective best describes the ox from the frogs' perspective?

Massive Signup and view all the answers

What fascinated the frogs about the ox in the field?

The ox's size and strength fascinated the frogs. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ambitious frog's plan to become as big as the ox?

The ambitious frog suggested that all frogs stand together and puff themselves up in an attempt to become as big as the ox. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome when the frogs tried to puff themselves up like the ox?

The frogs failed to become as big as the ox despite their attempts to puff themselves up. Signup and view all the answers

How did the frogs react when the ambitious frog's plan failed?

The frogs were disappointed when the ambitious frog's plan to become as big as the ox failed. Signup and view all the answers

What adjective best describes the ox from the frogs' perspective?

Enormous Signup and view all the answers

What did the frogs dream of when they watched the ox in the field?

The frogs dreamt of being as powerful as the ox when they watched it in the field. Signup and view all the answers

What did the frogs do when they heard a loud commotion near their pond?

The frogs peered out from the edge of their pond to see a massive ox grazing in the field. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the frogs content with their small world in the lush green meadow?

The frogs were content because they were familiar with their surroundings and were curious about the world beyond their pond. Signup and view all the answers

What did one frog express when talking about the ox?

One frog expressed envy towards the ox when mentioning its size and strength. Signup and view all the answers

What did the frogs do when the ambitious frog suggested a plan to become as big as the ox?

The frogs formed a line and puffed themselves up in an attempt to imitate the ox's size. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Frogs and the Ox

The frogs were fascinated by the ox in the field, amazed by its enormous size.
One of the frogs, envious of the ox's size, expressed envy towards the ox.
The ambitious frog's plan was to become as big as the ox by puffing themselves up.
However, when the frogs tried to puff themselves up like the ox, they burst and died.
The other frogs reacted with disappointment and disillusionment when the ambitious frog's plan failed.
From the frogs' perspective, the ox seemed enormous and intimidating.
The frogs dreamed of being as big and powerful as the ox when they watched it in the field.
When the frogs heard a loud commotion near their pond, they hid in fear.
The frogs were content with their small world in the lush green meadow because they realized their limitations and were happy with their own size.
One frog expressed admiration and awe when talking about the ox.
When the ambitious frog suggested a plan to become as big as the ox, the other frogs eagerly followed, only to meet a disastrous end.

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Read a short fable about curious frogs encountering an ox and discussing its size and strength. Explore the moral lessons that can be drawn from the story.