Ant and Dove An ant went to the river to get a drink. The water rushed so fast that he was washed off from the bank into the river. 7 shall drown" he cried. "Help! Help! Help!", but his voice was so tiny that it couldn't be heard. A dove was sitting on the tree hanging over the water. She saw the ant struggling and then she quickly nipped off a leaf and let it fall into the water. The ant climbed upon it and floated down the river until the leaf was washed upon the bank of the river. The ant called out in its tiny voice. Thank you, kind dove, you have saved my life", but of course the dove couldn't hear him. Several days afterward, the dove was again sitting on the tree, a hunter crept carefully up to the tree. His gun was pointed at the dove and he was about to shoot. Then he was bitten in the leg by an ant and cried out with pain, finally the hunter dropped his gun. This frightened the dove, and she flew away. "Thank you, kind ant" cooed the dove. The ant heard it and happy that he could help her. Answer the questions below based on the text above! 39 What did the dove do to help the ant? 40. Why did the hunter cry out with pain? kenyattabogisichulv – March 10, 2023
