Explore New Ideas: Unseen Passage Practice for Class 6 

This Class 6 worksheet contains five engaging unseen passages that help students build strong comprehension, reasoning, vocabulary, and analytical thinking. With themes such as a peaceful morning by the lake, street photography in historic lanes, a visit to a bird sanctuary, a mountain-village evening, and a trip to an old lighthouse, learners practise answering Fill in the Blanks, MCQs, One-Word Answers, One-Line Responses, and Short-Paragraph Answers. Each passage is rich in visuals, observation, and real-world detail—perfect for strengthening middle-school reading skills. 

Why Unseen Passages Matter in Grammar? 

Unseen passages help learners: 
1. Interpret fresh content without prior knowledge. 
2. Strengthen detail-based reading and textual inference. 
3. Build vocabulary connected to nature, travel, culture, and community life. 
4. Practise a mix of question types for exam-ready comprehension. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

Five unseen passages with increasing depth 

Passage 1 – Quiet Morning Beside the Lake (Page 3) 
Kavya visits a lakeside with her aunt, feeds ducks, watches volunteers compost leaves, admires a painter, enjoys the cool breeze, and collects smooth stones as souvenirs. 

Passage 2 – Street Photography in Old Lanes (Page 5) 
Arnav explores Old Harbour Market with a digital camera. He photographs lanterns, musicians, craftsmen, and artists, enjoying the nostalgic beauty of vintage streets. 

Passage 3 – Autumn Visit to the Bird Sanctuary (Page 8) 
Meera and her cousin Danish observe migratory birds, learn from a naturalist, watch herons and ibises, record bird names, and appreciate the delicacy of natural habitats. 

Passage 4 – An Evening in the Mountain Village (Page 11) 
Tanvi visits a hill village filled with cedar trees, stone paths, misty fields, prayer flags, and starry skies, realising the peaceful rhythm of life in remote places. 

Passage 5 – Visit to the Old Lighthouse (Page 14) 
Rohan and his mother explore an abandoned lighthouse, climb its spiral staircase, view the vast sea, imagine its past role in guiding ships, and learn the value of preserving historical structures. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks (Page 4) 
1. lake 
2. reeds 
3. gold 
4. ducks 
5. pathway 
6. compost bins 
7. easel 
8. scarf 
9. air 
10. stones 

Exercise 2 – MCQs (Pages 6–7) 
1. b 
2. a 
3. a 
4. b 
5. a 
6. b 
7. b 
8. a 
9. a 
10. b 

Exercise 3 – One-Word Answers (Pages 9–10) 
1. sanctuary 
2. autumn 
3. grasses 
4. herons 
5. ibises 
6. naturalist 
7. stars 
8. orange 
9. notebook 
10. thoughtful 

Exercise 4 – One-Line Answers (Pages 12–13) 
1. They travelled to a peaceful mountain village where Tanvi’s uncle lived. 
2. The steep slopes were covered with tall cedar trees. 
3. The sky turned a muted purple as dusk approached. 
4. A faint scent of burning pinewood drifted from distant kitchens. 
5. The viewpoint overlooked neatly curved terraced fields. 
6. A light mist rolled across the terraced fields. 
7. The farmers returned home tired but content with woven baskets on their backs. 
8. Colourful prayer flags fluttered softly near the viewpoint. 

Exercise 5 – Short-Paragraph Answers (Pages 15–16) 
1. Rohan and his mother visited the lighthouse to explore an old landmark and enjoy the coastal view. 
2. Faded markings, rusted railings, weathered stones, and sketches left by visitors showed its long history. 
3. The view made Rohan feel calm, curious, and fascinated by the vastness of the sea. 
4. He imagined the lighthouse’s lantern glowing fiercely during storms to guide sailors safely. 
5. The visit helped him appreciate how historical structures hold stories shaped by time and human effort. 
6. The experience was meaningful because he learned about history, enjoyed exploring, and understood the value of preserving old buildings. 

Strengthen your child’s comprehension skills with these immersive Class 6 unseen passages — perfect for sharp, independent readers. 

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