Mole-Rat Keeps His Feet Dry

to show how well the mole-rats work together

to show that the mole-rats are very worried about the rains

to show that the mole-rats like the rains

to make the reader afraid that the mole-rats will drown

dry out

drip slowly into

run out of

rush quickly into

“Elephant flapped his ears and said, ‘I no longer hear the roaring river. We’re safe at last.’” (paragraph 20)

"I told you that the rains would cause us no problems,’ said Mole-Rat.” (paragraph 26)

“‘Though you and your family are small creatures, your strength is great,’ said Elephant.” (paragraph 27)

“Never again did the other animals worry about Mole-Rat getting his feet wet.” (paragraph 30)

At first they are worried about the rains, but then they realize they can survive.

At first they want to travel on land, but then they want to travel in the tunnels.

At first they underestimate Mole-Rat, but then they realize he has his own strengths.

At first they are tired of being wet, but then they realize that rain can be fun.