The Explorer - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension suggested answers

In "The Explorer" by KS2Gems, a reading comprehension exercise titled "The Den" presents a series of questions and suggested answers. Fred awakens to find Max missing, who later screams upon seeing Fred due to his dishevelled appearance, covered in blood and soot with missing eyebrows. The phrase 'He looked very breakable.' implies Max's fragility and vulnerability. Con believes they should return to the plane for potential rescue, while Lila opposes the idea, fearing the unknown path, lack of food, and the presence of the dead pilot. Fred's curiosity is piqued by an oddly structured clearing, where trees lean together, some without roots and bearing axe marks, suggesting human activity. Lila's knowledge about the jungle's flora and fauna comes from her scientist parents. Con is apprehensive about staying in the den, fearing that rescue planes won't find them there, the den's builder might pose a threat, and the potential danger from wild animals.

A concise summary of "The Den" within a 50-word limit could be: The children grapple with survival after a plane crash in the jungle. Fred finds an unusual den, while the group debates whether to stay or return to the crash site, balancing the hope of rescue against the risks of the unknown and the eerie shelter they've discovered.