10 Lines Short Stories With Moral : 11. Haste makes waste


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Agnes

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William

British English

Olivia

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James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

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Lethabo

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Geetha

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Tom is a young and enthusiastic boy. He always gets excited about new things. He wants to try them out as soon as possible. One day, he decided to make a sandwich for himself. He was in a hurry to go out and play with his friends. So, he quickly grabbed some bread, cheese, and ham. He put them together without checking the expiry dates. Later in the day, Tom started to feel sick. He went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with food poisoning. He realized something important. His haste in making the sandwich had caused him to ignore important details. One of those details was checking the expiry dates of the food. This realization was crucial. He learned that haste makes waste. Therefore, he acknowledged the importance of taking the time to do things correctly. From that day on, Tom promised to slow down and be more careful in everything he did, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.

Question 1:

What did Tom decide to make for himself one day?

Question 2:

Why was Tom in a hurry?

Question 3:

What was the result of Tom's haste in making the sandwich?

Question 4:

What important detail did Tom ignore while making the sandwich?

Question 5:

What did Tom learn from his experience?

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