The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Once upon a time there were three Billy Goats Gruff.

One day, they made a plan to cross a bridge that had
a grumpy troll underneath.

The smallest Billy Goat Gruff came to the

bridge.
“Who is that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled
the troll.
“It’s only me, the little Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“I’m much too little,” said the goat, “You should wait for my
brother.”

Next, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff came over

the bridge.
“Who is that trip-trapping over my bridge?”
growled the troll.
“It’s only me, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“I’m much too little,” said the goat, “You should wait for my
brother.”

Soon, the biggest Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.
“Who is that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s me, big Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“Oh no you won’t!” shouted the biggest Billy Goat
Gruff and he butted him off the bridge. He was
never seen again.
The big Billy Goat Gruff joined his brothers in the field of
sweet, green grass.

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff Questions
1. How many Billy Goats are there? Tick one.
two
three
four
2. Who lived under the bridge? Tick one.
a grumpy cat
a grumpy troll
a grumpy horse
3. Which Billy Goat Gruff went first? Tick one.
the smallest Billy Goat Gruff
the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff
the biggest Billy Goat Gruff
4. What did the troll say when he could hear them coming over the bridge?
Tick one.
“Stop right there!”
“Who is that trip-trapping over my bridge?”
“I’m going to eat you for lunch!”
5. What did the biggest Billy Goat Gruff do to the troll? Tick one.
tripped him up
sang him to sleep
butted him off the bridge

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 The Three Billy Goats Gruff Answers
1. How many Billy Goats are there? Tick one.
two
three
four
2. Who lived under the bridge? Tick one.
a grumpy cat
a grumpy troll
a grumpy horse
3. Which Billy Goat Gruff went first? Tick one.
the smallest Billy Goat Gruff
the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff
the biggest Billy Goat Gruff
4. What did the troll say when he could hear them coming over the bridge?
Tick one.
“Stop right there!”
“Who is that trip-trapping over my bridge?”
“I’m going to eat you for lunch!”
5. What did the biggest Billy Goat Gruff do to the troll? Tick one.
tripped him up
sang him to sleep
butted him off the bridge

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 The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Once upon a time there lived three Billy Goats Gruff. One day,
they saw a field of sweet, green grass. To get there they had to
cross a bridge but underneath there lived a grumpy troll. The
three goats made a plan.

The smallest Billy Goat Gruff came to the bridge.

“Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s only me, the little Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“Don’t eat me, I’m much too little,” said the goat. “My brother
is coming after me and he is much bigger.” So the troll waited
for him.

Next, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.
“Who’s that trip-trapping over my
bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s only me, the
medium-sized Billy
Goat Gruff,” said the
goat.
“Then I’m going to
eat you up!” roared
the troll.
“Don’t eat me, I’m
much too little,” said
the goat. “My brother is
coming after me and he is

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much bigger.” So the troll waited for him.

Soon, the biggest Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.
“Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s me, big Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“Oh no you won’t!” shouted the biggest Billy Goat Gruff and he
butted him right over the edge of the bridge. He was never seen
again.

The big Billy Goat Gruff joined his brothers. They found their field
of sweet, green grass and ate lots.

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff Questions
1. Where did the three Billy Goats Gruff want to go? Tick one.
over a hill to the market
under a bridge to visit Grandad Billy Goat Gruff
to cross a bridge to get to a field of sweet, green grass

2. Find and copy a word that means cross.


3. Which Billy Goat Gruff went over the bridge second? Tick one.
●the smallest Billy Goat Gruff
●the biggest Billy Goat Gruff
●the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff
4. Fill in the missing words.
The big Goat gruff his brothers. They
found their field of , green and ate lots.
5. Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in the
story.

The smallest Billy Goat Gruff was the first to get to the bridge.

Soon, the biggest Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.

1 The three goats make a plan.

They found their field of sweet, green grass and ate until they
were full.

Next, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.


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 The Three Billy Goats Gruff Answers
1. Where did the three Billy Goats Gruff want to go? Tick one.
over a hill to the market
under a bridge to visit Grandad Billy Goat Gruff
to cross a bridge to get to a field of sweet, green grass

2. Find and copy a word that means cross.

grumpy
3. Which Billy Goat Gruff went over the bridge second? Tick one.
●the smallest Billy Goat Gruff
●the biggest Billy Goat Gruff
●the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff
4. Fill in the missing words.
The big Billy Goat Gruff joined his brothers. They found their field of
sweet, green grass and ate lots.
5. Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in the
story.

2 The smallest Billy Goat Gruff was the first to get to the bridge.

4 Soon, the biggest Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.

1 The three goats make a plan.

They found their field of sweet, green grass and ate until they
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were full.

3 Next, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.

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Once upon a time there lived three
Billy Goats Gruff. They lived
in a valley in the hills. One
day, they saw a field of
sweet, green grass over
a bridge on the other
side of the valley. They
decided to go.

There was only one

bridge across the river
and underneath there lived
a terrible, grumpy troll. He
never let anyone cross and he
always gobbled them up for his breakfast.
The three goats made a plan.

The smallest Billy Goat Gruff was the first to get to the bridge.
Trip-trap, trip-trap went his hooves as he walked across the
bridge.
“Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s only me, the little Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.

“Don’t eat me, I’m much too little,” said the smallest Billy Goat
Gruff. “My brother is coming after me and he is much bigger.”
“Hmm, then I will wait for him,” grunted the troll.

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Next, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge.
Trip-trap, trip-trap went his hooves as he walked across the
bridge.
“Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s only me, the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“Don’t eat me, I’m much too little,” said the medium-sized Billy
Goat Gruff. “My brother is coming after me and he is much bigger.”
“Hmm, then I will wait for him,” grunted the troll.

Soon, the biggest Billy Goat Gruff came over the bridge. Trip-
trap, trip-trap went his hooves as he walked across the bridge.
“Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?” growled the troll.
“It’s me, big Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.
“Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll.
“Oh no you won’t!” shouted the biggest Billy Goat Gruff. He
lowered his horns and charged at the troll. Smack! He butted
him right over the edge of the bridge
into the river. Splash! He was never
seen again.
The big Billy Goat Gruff joined
his brothers. They found their
field of sweet, green grass and
ate until they were full.

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff Questions
1. Where did the three Billy Goats Gruff live? Tick one.
in a small, quiet town
down the lane
in a valley, in the hills
2. Why did the goats want to cross the bridge?

3. Fill in the missing words.
There was only one across the river and underneath
there a terrible, grumpy troll. He never let anyone
cross and he always them up for his .
4. Find and copy one phrase that the troll repeats in the story.

5. Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in
the story.

They found their field of sweet, green grass and ate until they were
full.

“It’s only me, the little Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.

1 He lowered his horns and charged at the troll. Smack!

The three goats made a plan.

“Don’t eat me, I’m much too little,” said the medium-sized Billy Goat
Gruff.

6. Do you think the story has a happy ending for all the characters?




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 The Three Billy Goats Gruff Answers
1. Where did the three Billy Goats Gruff live? Tick one.
in a small, quiet town
down the lane
in a valley, in the hills
2. Why did the goats want to cross the bridge?
Pupils’ own response, such as: They saw a field of sweet, green grass on
the other side of the valley.
3. Fill in the missing words.
There was only one bridge across the river and underneath there lived a
terrible, grumpy troll. He never let anyone cross and he always gobbled
them up for his breakfast.
4. Find and copy one phrase that the troll repeats in the story.
Accept any of the following: “Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?”
growled the troll. “Then I’m going to eat you up!” roared the troll. “Hmm,
then I will wait for him,” grunted the troll.
5. Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in
the story.

5 They found their field of sweet, green grass and ate until they were full.

2 “It’s only me, the little Billy Goat Gruff,” said the goat.

4 He lowered his horns and charged at the troll. Smack!

1 The three goats made a plan.

“Don’t eat me, I’m much too little,” said the medium-sized Billy Goat
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Gruff.

6. Do you think the story has a happy ending for all the characters?
Pupil’s own response, such as: It wasn’t a happy ending for the troll
because he fell in the river and was never seen again. It was a happy
ending for the three Billy Goats Gruff because they ate lots of sweet,
green grass.

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