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he saw nothing, for then he would have been unfit for his office or too stupid. Never

before, emperor’s clothes were more admired.

“But, he has nothing on at all,” said a little child at last. “Good heavens! Listen to
the voice of an innocent child,” said the father and one whispered to the other what

the child had said. “But, he has nothing on at all,” cried at last the whole people. That
made a deep impression upon the emperor, for it seemed to him that they were right;
but he thought to himself, “Now, I must bear up to the end.” And the chamberlains

walked with still greater dignity as if they carried the train which did not exist.

Draw UP
Draw UP
Draw UP

On the basis of your understanding of the story, mention at least three
characteristics of:
King 1. ______________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________
Weavers 1. ______________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________

Work Out
Work Out
Work Out
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension

A. Tick ( ) the correct option.3
1. The Emperor did not care for his _______________ .

a) clothes b) soldiers c) horses

2. Who came to the city claiming themselves to be masters of weaving?

a) Weavers belonging to royal court of another state

b) Weavers from nearby village
c) Swindlers posing as weavers

3. The swindlers were very:

a) intelligent b) clever c) both a) & b)

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