Mighty Immortals Reading Passage
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Grade 3 • Reading & Language
Adapted Text Stories of Ancient Rome • Chapter 2
Mighty Gods of Ancient Rome
Passage Length: 213 Words
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Long ago, the ancient Romans believed in many powerful gods and goddesses. These mythical beings were like a huge family. They lived together in a splendid palace atop Mount Olympus.
In many ways, the gods acted like everyday humans. They ate delicious meals, played clever tricks, fell in love, and argued during fierce battles. However, there was one major difference between mortals and gods. Ordinary people grew old and died, but the gods were immortal. They possessed magical powers and could live forever.
Each Roman god had special duties. Jupiter ruled over the sky as king of the gods, throwing mighty lightning bolts. His brother Neptune controlled roaring oceans and stormy waves. Roman sailors always prayed to Neptune for safe travels across dangerous waters. Brave soldiers asked Mars, the god of war, for strength before entering clashes against enemies. Meanwhile, speedy Mercury wore winged shoes to carry urgent messages between different cities and heavenly realms.
People built stone temples with tall columns, marble statues, and altars to honor their protectors. Dedicated priests offered gifts of food and held lively festivals with bright fires and joyful songs. Today, we still see these ancient legends around us. In fact, scientists even named several planets in our solar system after these famous Roman rulers and figures!
Grammar Focus: Plural Noun Collector
More than one person, place, or thing
Add -s
god → gods, wave → waves, planet → planets
Add -es (-sh, -ss)
goddess → goddesses, clash → clashes
Change y to -ies
duty → duties, enemy → enemies, city → cities
Directions: Choose three plural nouns from the passage. Write each plural noun and its singular form on the lines below.
1. Plural:
Singular:
2. Plural:
Singular:
3. Plural:
Singular:
