Read, Think, Respond: Unseen Passage Practice for Class 5 

This Class 5 worksheet features five rich unseen passages designed to develop strong comprehension, reasoning, and vocabulary skills. With themes like a lively farmers’ market, underwater wonders at an aquarium, a vibrant cultural parade, a peaceful seaside morning, and an exploration of an old fort, students learn to read fresh texts and answer mixed-format questions including Fill in the Blanks, MCQs, One-Word Answers, One-Line Answers, and Short Paragraph Responses. 

Why Unseen Passages Matter in Grammar? 

Unseen passages help students: 
1. Strengthen comprehension by interpreting new, unseen texts. 
2. Build vocabulary from real-world settings such as markets, aquariums, parades, and historical sites. 
3. Practise different question types to improve accuracy and clarity. 
4. Develop observation, critical thinking, and independent reading skills. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five unseen passages with a full range of exercises: 

Passage 1 – Morning at the Farmers’ Market (Pages 3–4) 
Rhea visits a busy farmers’ market with her uncle. She observes stalls, tastes honey, checks fresh vegetables, watches a baker slice bread, admires clay magnets, buys a clay bird, and goes home feeling grateful for the lively experience. 

Passage 2 – Underwater Wonders of the Aquarium (Pages 5–7) 
Anaya and Rohan explore colourful fish, glowing jellyfish, deep-sea models, and underwater sounds. They learn from a guide and leave with souvenirs, feeling curious and excited to learn more. 

Passage 3 – The Vibrant Cultural Parade (Pages 8–10) 
Mehul and his grandmother watch a colourful parade with drummers, dancers, folk performers, floats, snacks, lanterns, and glowing lights. The evening fills him with cheer and appreciation for creativity and teamwork. 

Passage 4 – Seaside Morning with Family (Pages 11–13) 
Ayaan enjoys a peaceful seaside morning with his family—cool breeze, seashells, fishing boats, splashing waves, joggers’ greetings, sandwiches, and seagulls. He returns refreshed and grateful. 

Passage 5 – Exploring the Old Fort with Cousins (Pages 14–16) 
Naina explores carvings, cannons, deep wells, steps, terraces, watchtowers, and old stories shared by her uncle. She learns about heritage, history, and responsibility while helping clean up before leaving. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. uncle 
2. river 
3. stalls 
4. Harish 
5. honey 
6. firmness 
7. loaf 
8. magnets 
9. bird 
10. fruit 

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b 
2. a 
3. b 
4. a 
5. b 
6. a 
7. a 
8. b 
9. a 
10. b 

Exercise 3 – One-Word Answers 
1. street 
2. grandmother 
3. drummers 
4. umbrellas 
5. children 
6. flags 
7. village 
8. peanuts 
9. lights 
10. cheerful 

Exercise 4 – One-Line Answers 
1. Ayaan’s family spent their Sunday morning near a quiet seaside walkway. 
2. Shades of orange and gold filled the softly glowing sky. 
3. Riya collected seashells and kept them in her pouch. 
4. Their mother pointed out fishing boats near the horizon. 
5. The family stopped near large rocks to watch the splashing waves. 
6. Ayaan saw water spray rising like tiny diamonds in the sunlight. 
7. Some cheerful joggers greeted the family while passing by. 
8. They ate sandwiches and fruit while sitting on the bench. 

Exercise 5 – Short Paragraph Answers 
1. Naina and her cousins visited the old fort to explore its history, architecture, and unique features during a family outing. 
2. The children noticed carvings, rusted cannons, deep wells, wide archways, worn steps, and fluttering flags that made the fort interesting. 
3. From the terrace, they saw tiny houses, winding roads, and distant fields, helping them understand how the town was built. 
4. Their uncle shared details about the fort’s history, its watchtowers, the lifestyle of people long ago, and how guards protected travellers. 
5. The children picked up litter before leaving, showing respect and responsibility towards the heritage site. 
6. The visit became meaningful for Naina because she learned about history, enjoyed exploring, and understood the importance of preserving old structures. 

Improve comprehension, curiosity, and reading confidence with this Class 5 unseen passage worksheet — perfect for meaningful, independent practice. 

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