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B. Find words from the chapter that mean the opposite of the words given.

1. gentle 2. deny
3. destroy 4. wealth

5. punish

Language Ladder GRAMMAR Language Skills

Prepositional Phrase

A prepositional phrase is a set of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or
pronoun. It provides additional details about how different elements of a sentence are related,
often specifying information about location, direction, time, or manner.

Examples:
• In the bright morning sun, the children played outside with joy.
• After the long journey, the explorer finally reached the hidden village.

• During the late afternoon, the King approached the hermit's small cottage.

A. Identify the prepositional phrase in each sentence and write it in the space provided.

over the bridge, around the corner,
through the forest, beneath the surface, across the border

1. The scuba divers explored to discover the treasure.

2. The refugees had to flee to escape the war.
3. The car drove to get to the other side of the river.
4. The detective searched for clues to solve the mystery.

5. The hikers got lost and had to spend the night outdoors.

Let's Speak! Speaking Skills

Divide the class into two groups, one representing the old farmer and the other representing
the wicked neighbour. Each group prepares short arguments supporting their character's actions
and reasons (2-3 minutes). Have a brief debate where each group presents their points and
responds to the opposing side, focusing on the ethical aspects of their actions.

Listen and Discover Listening Skills

Listen to the story and complete the sentences.
1. The farmer couple loved their dog Muko as if he were their .

2. Muko led the farmer to a hidden of gold.

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