Grandpa watches the waning moon. The festival is coming soon.
Our house must look its very best.
Diwali’s here, no time to rest.
We hang buntings of
mango leaves. They welcome gods, Grandma believes.
Rangoli art dispels the gloom. It brings sparkle to every room.
Comprehension Questions
1. What do they hang up in their house?
A. Mango Leaves
B. Moon leaves
C. Leaves
2. Why do they hang the leaves?
A. They welcome gods
B. They welcome the weather
C. They welcome spirits
A. They welcome gods
B. They welcome the weather
C. They welcome spirits
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Vocabulary
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