Worksheet Class: _______________

Name: _______________ Date: _______________

The Bird That Always Comes Home

Long ago when there were no radios and telephones,

some people were already using carrier pigeons. The
pigeons acted as ‘postmen’ for them.
The carrier pigeon is a home-loving bird. It loves to
return to its own nest – even if it is over a thousand
kilometers away. So, people have learned to use it for
sending messages quickly from place to place.
It follows its direction of flight through its sense of
smell. Its amazing sense of smell enables it to return to
its home. It always comes back no matter how far away.

Write True or False.

1. People used carrier pigeons when there were no telephones

and radios.
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2. The carrier pigeon is a lazy bird.
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3. People used carrier pigeon to send messages quickly.
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4. The pigeon knows its way home through its sense of hearing.
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5. The carrier pigeon will always return home even when it is
far, far away.
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