Unit 7: The Best Prince

Click or select any word to translate.

Word List

  • v. To allow something to happen means to let it happen.
    Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.
  • v. To announce something is to make it known.
    He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.
  • prep. Someone or something beside you is next to you.
    The two brothers stood beside each other.
  • n. A challenge is something difficult to complete.
    It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.
  • v. To claim means to say that something is true.
    He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak.
  • n. The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in.
    The patient's condition was very good.
  • v. To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful.
    We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.
  • n. A difference is a way that something is not like other things.
    The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.
  • v. To divide something is to split it into smaller parts.
    We divided the pizza.
  • n. An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.
    The wizard was an expert at magic.
  • adj. A famous person or thing is well known.
    The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.
  • n. Force is a person's strength or power.
    He used all his force to try and open the door.
  • n. To cause harm is to hurt someone or damage something.
    A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.
  • v. To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.
    Don't lay your socks on the floor.
  • n. Peace is a time without war.
    A white dove is a symbol of peace.
  • n. A prince is the son of a king.
    The prince and the princess were married.
  • v. To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt.
    Firemen protect us from fires.
  • v. To sense something is to know about it without being told.
    I could sense that he was watching me.
  • adj. When something is sudden, it happens very quickly.
    He felt a sudden pain in his chest.
  • adv. Therefore means for this reason.
    He is fat. Therefore, he should go on a diet.

 

Exercise

A ‣ Circle the word that fits the definition.

  1. something difficult that you have to do
    • a. condition
    • b. sense
    • c. challenge
    • d. divide
  2. the son of a king
    • a. prince 
    • b. expert 
    • c. famous 
    • d. force
  3. to do something to help succeed
    • a. contribute
    • b. sudden 
    • c. harm
    • d. peace
  4. for this reason
    • a. allow
    • b. therefore
    • c. announce
    • d. beside
  5. to stop someone from getting hurt
    • a. claim 
    • b. protect 
    • c. lay 
    • d. difference

 

B ‣ Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the bolded part.

DOWN
  1. The child promised not to hurt our cat. _____
  1. Sarah let Tim go to the game. _____
ACROSS
  1. She was a well-known writer in our town. _____
  1. You should say it's true that you never lie. _____
  2. The food was cut into smaller parts so we could all eat. _____

 

C ‣ Check (✓) the one that best fits the blank.

  1. It wasn't right for the coach _____.
    • a. to make the race such a challenge 
    • b. to allow me to keep a cat
  2. My sister and I were fighting. _____.
    • a. We announced the winners 
    • b. My sister claimed she didn't like me
  3. Everyone knew her _____.
    • a. because I stood beside her 
    • b. because she was famous
  4. The man would not buy the bike _____.
    • a. because of his difference
    • b. because of its bad condition
  5. No one could win against Sally _____.
    • a. because she was an expert 
    • b. because she never used force
  6. We were scared because the dog _____.
    • a. might harm us 
    • b. might bring us peace
  7. The police wanted ______.
    • a. to protect us from danger 
    • b. to not make any sense
  8. You are too sick to play outside. ______.
    • a. Don't lay your feet on the table
    • b. Therefore, play inside
  9. She was surprised by ______.
    • a. the expected amount contributed by the animals 
    • b. the sudden noise outside
  10. Please be fair _____.
    • a. when you meet the prince 
    • b. when you divide the land

 

The Best Prince

King Minos was very sick. His condition was getting worse. He had three sons. He loved them all. He had to announce who would become king.

Two of the princes stood waiting outside the king's room. Theseus was the oldest and strongest. He thought his father would make him king. Pelias, the second son, thought differently. He was an expert in fighting. He thought the king would choose him.

“When I'm king,” Theseus told Pelias, "I'll let you contribute to protect our country. You can lead the army."

Pelias became angry. "Father knows I'm famous for my fighting skills. He'll make me king."

"You?" Theseus said. "He won't choose you!"

"The kingdom is mine!" Pelias claimed. "Father will give it to me—or I'll use force to take it!"

Theseus made a sudden move to take out his sword. Then Pelias did the same. "Beating me will be a challenge," Theseus said. "Fight me now. The winner gets the kingdom!"

Pelias agreed.

King Minos could hear his sons fighting. The youngest son, Jason, stood beside him. He sensed his father's sadness. The king laid his hand on Jason's arm.

"Your brothers fight too much," the king told him. "I must protect my kingdom from all harm. They'll divide it between them. The people won't know what to do. There'll be war. I can't allow either of them to be king. Therefore, I'm making you king. Your kindness has always made you special. It's the difference between you and your brothers. You can bring peace. They can't."

Then the king died. Theseus and Pelias heard that their youngest brother was king. They were surprised. They realized that their fighting was wrong. It had kept them from saying goodbye to their father. They agreed to have Jason as their king. He was the best choice.

 

Reading Comprehension

Answer the questions.

  1. What is this story about?
    • a. A sudden fight between kings
    • b. A kind prince who got a kingdom 
    • c. An expert sister and a famous king 
    • d. The challenge to divide the kingdom
  2. What did the king need to protect the kingdom from?
    • a. The fighting between the two princes 
    • b. The harm caused by sudden fights 
    • c. The differences between the three brothers 
    • d. The poor condition of the king's army
  3. What was probably true of Jason in the story?
    • a. He wanted to bring peace to the kingdom.
    • b. The challenge of being king was too much for him. 
    • c. He wanted harm to come to his brothers. 
    • d. He hoped to divide the kingdom.
  4. What was the difference between Jason and his brothers?
    • a. He was an expert at fighting.
    • b. He was older and stronger.
    • c. He made more sense. 
    • d. He had always been kind.
  5. What did the king have to announce?
    _____

 

Answer Key

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