Hiccups

Hiccups - Pt 1, No 4, 1997

1. Find the meanings of these words from the story.

hiccups -A sudden sound in your throat caused the by a spasm in your chest. ✔

cure - Cure means help or fix.✔

cough -To make a sudden harsh noise as you force air out of your lungs.✔

tiptoe - Tiptoe means walk quietly. ✔

miserable -Very unhappy. ✔

grin -Grin means To give a large smile. ✔

finally -Finally means last. ✔

2. Draw how to cure someone of hiccups.✔

3. Answer these comprehension questions to show your understanding of the text.

a) Where did Richard get the hiccups? Richard got hiccups in maths. ✔

b) Why do you think people get hiccups? People can get hiccups when they eat fast together.✔

c) What was one way that Richard tried to fix his hiccups? A way of fixing hiccups is to drink upside down and a take a big breath. ✔

d) How did Richard end up curing his hiccups? Richard cured his hiccups by his mum scaring him. ✔