Guided by Truth: Life of Mahatma Gandhi – Reading Comprehension for Class 5 

This Grade 5 reading comprehension worksheet explores the inspiring life of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Students read a concise, factual passage highlighting his journey from Porbandar to becoming a global symbol of peace. 

Through structured exercises — including multiple-choice questions, short-answer responses, and reflective writing — learners understand Gandhi’s core values of truth (Satya) and nonviolence (Ahimsa). 

By reading and answering, students strengthen comprehension, learn historical context, and practice expressing moral ideas clearly. This worksheet builds both language and life skills, encouraging empathy, integrity, and social awareness. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Comprehension deepens students’ connection with language and meaning. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It enhances vocabulary and factual recall through historical content. 
2. It promotes moral understanding alongside reading skills. 
3. It strengthens written expression and reasoning. 
4. It connects grammar use with real-world lessons in peace and truth. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct answers about Gandhi’s birthplace, principles, and teachings. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners write brief responses explaining Gandhi’s inspiration, values, and role in India’s freedom movement. 

📜 Exercise 3 – Deep Thinking Questions 
Students analyze Gandhi’s methods and their impact, exploring connections between truth, nonviolence, and society. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. b) Porbandar 
2. c) Satyagraha 
3. a) Make their own cloth 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers 
1. In South Africa, he saw discrimination. 
2. He lived by truth, patience, and kindness. 
3. He led people through peaceful protests and unity. 

Exercise 3 – Reflective Answers 
1. His protests used peace instead of force or anger. 
2. He is remembered for inspiring peaceful change worldwide. 
3. Truth and nonviolence help build harmony and mutual respect. 
4. Synonym of “nonviolence”: peace – Gandhi’s message was peace and truth. 

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