The Fox Green Lesson 11 (Harcourt-k)

The word "pen" is the correct answer because a pen is a small enclosure where hens are commonly kept. It provides a safe and confined space for the hen to move around and lay eggs. A box and a pit are not suitable options for keeping a hen as they do not provide the necessary space and protection.

The correct answer is "the fox" because the sentence states that "He wants to get the hen." In this context, the fox is the most likely candidate as foxes are known to be predators of hens. The dog and the cat are not typically associated with hunting or preying on hens.

Foxes are capable of digging, so it may seem plausible that they could dig in a pen. However, the correct answer is "no" because the question does not provide enough context to determine if the pen is secure or if there are any barriers preventing the fox from digging. Without further information, it is not possible to definitively say whether or not a fox can dig in the pen.

The question asks whether the fox can hop in the pen. The correct answer is "no" because foxes are not typically able to hop in the same way that smaller animals like rabbits or frogs can. Foxes are known for their running and jumping abilities, but they do not have the physical adaptations or behaviors that would allow them to hop over obstacles or into pens.

The reason why the fox cannot get the hen is because he is mad. This implies that the fox is angry or upset, which could be the cause of his inability to catch the hen.