The Enormous Crocodile Reading Comprehension Questions
by Roald Dahl
Book Summary
The Enormous Crocodile is a humorous and slightly dark tale about a greedy crocodile who wants to eat children. He devises several 'secret plans and clever tricks' to disguise himself and lure unsuspecting children. However, the other jungle animals, including a hippopotamus, an elephant, a monkey, and a bird, work together to foil his plans and protect the children, ultimately leading to the crocodile's comical demise.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Enormous Crocodile.
1.What did the Enormous Crocodile tell Humpy-Rumpy and Trunky he wanted to eat for lunch?
2.What was the Enormous Crocodile's first disguise when he went to town?
3.Which animal finally stopped the Enormous Crocodile from eating any children?
4.Why do you think Humpy-Rumpy the Hippopotamus and Trunky the Elephant were disgusted by the Enormous Crocodile's plans?
5.Why do you think the Enormous Crocodile kept trying new tricks even after failing many times?
6.How did the Roly-Poly Bird know the park bench was really the Enormous Crocodile?
7.What lesson can we learn from Muggle-Wump the Monkey and the Roly-Poly Bird working together to warn the children?
8.What does the story teach us about doing bad things, like the Enormous Crocodile trying to eat children?
9.How did Trunky the Elephant's actions show he was brave and strong?
10.What does the word 'boasted' mean when the Enormous Crocodile 'boasted about his clever tricks'?
11.In the story, when the Crocodile used a 'disguise,' what was he trying to do?
12.What does it mean that the Enormous Crocodile 'sizzled up like a sausage' in the sun?
13.If you were one of the children, how would you feel if you realized the seesaw you were about to play on was actually a crocodile?
14.What is one way you could help someone if you saw them in a dangerous situation like the children in the story?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Enormous Crocodile to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Enormous Crocodile with children.
What was your favorite part of The Enormous Crocodile? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Enormous Crocodile, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Enormous Crocodile make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Enormous Crocodile to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Roald Dahl wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Enormous Crocodile?
The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Enormous Crocodile?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Enormous Crocodile, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Enormous Crocodile for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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