Matching
Who Pulled the Turnip?
Match each character to what they did in the story.
1. The old man
2. The old woman
3. The granddaughter
4. The dog
5. The cat
6. The mouse
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the Missing Words
Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.
1.The old man planted a turnip seed and it grew .
2.The tried to pull the turnip first but could not do it alone.
3.After the old woman, the came to help pull the turnip.
4.The came running to help after the cat.
5.The cat called the to help pull the turnip.
Quiz (MCQ)
Choose the Right Answer
Circle the correct option for each question.
1. What did the old man plant in the story?
2. Who did the old man call first for help?
3. Who was the last one to join and help pull the turnip?
4. What finally happened after everyone pulled together?
5. What lesson does this story teach us best?
True / False
True or False
Read each statement and write True or False.
1. The old man grew a tiny turnip.
2. The old woman helped pull the turnip after the old man.
3. The cat asked the mouse for help.
4. The turnip came out easily when the old man pulled alone.
5. The granddaughter came to help before the dog.
6. The mouse was the smallest helper in the story.
Short Answer
In Your Own Words
Answer these questions in one or two sentences.
1. Why do you think the old man could not pull out the turnip by himself?
2. Why was it important that even the mouse joined the line of helpers?
3. If you found a turnip this big in your garden, who would you call to help you pull it out?
These are open-ended - there's no single right answer to check.
Written by Lernizy Editorial Team
Updated 27 Aug 2026