Sombo is a Good Girl

Jul 17, 2026

This document, titled "Sombo is a Good Girl," is a PLP Grade 4 English learning material from Zambia, copyrighted in 2016 by the Curriculum Development Centre. It is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0, allowing for adaptation and use of the work but prohibiting commercial use, requiring attribution and copyright. The story follows a young girl named Sombo who takes her sick brother, Nawa, to the clinic. Nawa is suffering from a cold, coughing, sneezing, and a headache. The doctor provides medicine and advises Nawa to rest. Sombo prepares food for Nawa, who eats it before taking his medicine. The document includes comprehension questions for students to answer based on the story, such as identifying Nawa's ailment, who took him to the clinic, what the doctor prescribed, and what Nawa should do before taking medicine. It also includes a "Check Your Understanding" section with a multiple-choice question about who cooked the food.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time15 min

Sombo is a Good Girl

Answer the Questions

Check Your Understanding

FAQs

What medical condition does Nawa have?

Nawa has a cold and is experiencing coughing, sneezing, and a headache.

What is Sombo's role in the story?

Sombo is Nawa's sister who takes him to the clinic and cares for him by cooking food.

What are the terms of the copyright for this work?

The work is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0, meaning it can be adapted and used upon attribution, but not for commercial purposes.

Jul 17, 2026

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