The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Beginning
by Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a famous Danish writer. He is known for writing fairy tales, such as “The Little Mermaid” and “The Snow Queen.” His story “The Emperor’s New Clothes” was first published in 1837. Below is the beginning of the story.
Reading Comprehension Passage
The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Beginning
by Hans Christian Andersen
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- excessively
- accustomed
- rogues
- elaborate
- affected
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes”
a. recently b. very; extremely c. quickly d. nicely; with kindness
2) “one is accustomed to say, 'he is sitting in council,'"
a. nervous b. taught; instructed c. used to; familiar with d. unlikely
3) “two rogues, calling themselves weavers”
a. cheaters or crooks b. travelers c. rough farmers d. tailors
4) “the most beautiful colors and elaborate patterns”
a. old; traditional b. fancy; complex c. modern; new d. pleasing; nice
5) “and affected to work very busily, though in reality they did nothing at all”
a. began b. pretended c. asked; pleaded d. promised