Even the Small Can Be Strong: Reading Passage “The Elephant and the Ant” for Class 1 

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet retells the moral story The Elephant and the Ant. It teaches children that size and strength don’t define courage — even the smallest can make a big difference! The story helps build reading comprehension, empathy, and confidence in young learners. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It strengthens understanding of actions, cause, and effect in stories. 
2. It builds vocabulary, moral awareness, and reasoning. 
3. It helps children appreciate values like kindness and fairness. 
4. It develops empathy and confidence in self-expression. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – The Elephant and the Ant 
An elephant in the forest always troubled small animals. One day, an ant climbed into his trunk and bit him hard. The elephant cried in pain and promised never to trouble anyone again. The ant said, “No one is too small to teach a lesson.” From that day, the elephant was kind to everyone. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer factual questions about what the elephant did, what the ant taught, and how the story ended. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short, reflective answers about kindness, bravery, and standing up for others. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. b) The elephant 
2. b) Climbed into the elephant’s trunk and bit him 
3. c) In pain 
4. a) To be kind 
5. a) The ant 
6. b) Size doesn’t matter 

Subjective Questions: 
7. The ant. 
8. Even small ones can be brave. 
9. He promised not to trouble others. 
10. I would speak kindly and stop the bully. 

Help your child learn that courage and kindness come in all sizes through this inspiring story! 

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