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Glossary
castle : big and beautiful palace
eager : wanting very much to do or have something
instantly : immediately
statue : an object made of metal, cement or stone
that looks like a person
horrible : unpleasant or bad :
stuff : thing / substance
sprinkle : spread or drop the drops over a surface
2.1. Find the words from the above story which are opposite
in meaning to the following words.
a. ugly b. lately c. after d. give
e. empty f. shorter g. smallest
2.2. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order.
a. His wish was granted and everything he touched
turned to gold.
b. King Midas was very rich.
c. Once a fairy came and granted him a wish.
d. He called upon the fairy and asked to take the wish
back.
e. King Midas asked for a golden touch.
f. King Midas was very sad when his daughter turned to
a golden statue.
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