A Night of Laughter and Lights: Visit to the Circus – Reading Comprehension for Class 5 

This Grade 5 reading comprehension worksheet takes students into the colourful world of a circus show. Through a lively passage, children experience Ravi’s magical evening inside a bright red-and-yellow circus tent filled with music, excitement, and applause. They read about clowns jumping, juggling, and making the audience laugh, acrobats swinging high in the air, trained animals performing tricks, and a daring cyclist balancing on a thin wire.

The passage captures the wonder, thrills, and joy of the circus while highlighting teamwork, courage, and practice. Students build comprehension skills as they identify details, understand sequences in the show, and connect emotions with events. The worksheet also helps learners appreciate the efforts behind each performance.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Comprehension exercises strengthen every part of language learning. For Grade 5 students, this topic is important because: 
1. It builds descriptive vocabulary and improves understanding of narrative texts. 
2. It strengthens sequencing and detail-oriented reading. 
3. It helps children make inferences about emotions and reactions. 
4. It encourages appreciation for performance arts and teamwork. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer key questions about where Ravi went, what the acrobats did, and how Ravi felt about the evening. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners write what acts Ravi saw, which part he enjoyed most, and why everyone laughed. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Reflection and Connection 
Children think about what makes circuses exciting, the values performers teach, and how bravery and practice shape each act. 

📝 Vocabulary Builder 
Students find a word that means “unreal.” 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. a) To the circus 
2. c) Climbed high on ropes 
3. b) It was the best ever 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
1. He saw clowns, acrobats, and animals performing. 
2. He enjoyed the tricks and shows. 
3. They laughed at the funny clown acts. 

Exercise 3 – Reflection and Connection 
1. The circus has bright acts full of joy and fun. 
2. We learn teamwork and courage. 
3. They practice hard to perform dangerous acts. 
4. Magical means surprising. 

Let your child step into a world of fun, colour, and imagination with this joyful circus-themed comprehension worksheet! 
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