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A rich man had a dog to guard his house at night. In the daytime, the dog was tied with a chain to a heavy stone and was free at night. Everyday a bird came and saw the dog and the two became friends. The bird would play with the dog and also tease him. But the dog did not mind this at all. When the dog got his food everyday, the bird would come near and catch a piece of food. She held it up in her beak and was out of his reach just to tease him. But the dog did not get angry, because he was glad to have someone to play with. One day the bird fell into a tub full of water, not very far away. The dog saw this and dragged the heavy stone near enough to reach the tub. He took the bird out and put her down on the ground. The bird lay still for a while and then got up.
Question: 1
What was the duty of the dog ?
What was the duty of the dog ?
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A guard dog's main role is to remain vigilant and protective, ensuring the security of its surroundings.
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The dog's responsibility was to guard the rich man’s house at night. During the day, it was tied to a heavy stone, but at night, it was set free to fulfill its duty of protecting the house.
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How did the dog and the bird become friends ?
How did the dog and the bird become friends ?
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Stories often use animal friendships to highlight the importance of companionship and bonds that go beyond differences.
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The dog and the bird formed a friendship when the bird visited the dog daily. It would playfully tease the dog, but instead of getting annoyed, the dog enjoyed the companionship and was happy to have a friend.
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How did the dog save the bird ?
How did the dog save the bird ?
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Animals often display remarkable intelligence and loyalty when helping their companions, highlighting the strength of their bond.
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The dog rescued the bird when it accidentally fell into a tub filled with water. Seeing this, the dog dragged the heavy stone closer to the tub, allowing it to reach in and carefully lift the bird out, placing it safely on the ground.
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Find out a word in the passage which is opposite of ‘near’.
Find out a word in the passage which is opposite of ‘near’.
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Recognizing antonyms helps enhance vocabulary and strengthens reading comprehension skills.
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The word in the passage that is opposite to 'near' is far.
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