Beyond the Blue Sky: Reading Comprehension for Class 6 

This exciting reading comprehension worksheet for Grade 6 takes learners on a journey into space — where science meets curiosity and courage. The passage explains how space exploration helps humans learn about the universe beyond Earth. Students read about India’s proud achievements through ISRO missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, which explored the Moon and Mars. The text describes how rockets, satellites, and probes collect information about planets, weather, and communication. Learners also discover how astronauts train for years and live in space stations where there is no gravity. The passage shows how inventions from space research — such as GPS, satellite cameras, and weather forecasts — help us daily. It encourages curiosity, teamwork, and scientific thinking, inspiring young readers to dream big and explore new worlds. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Reading comprehension connects facts with expression and understanding. For Class 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It develops scientific vocabulary and descriptive sentence structure. 
2. It teaches clear, factual writing while encouraging curiosity. 
3. It builds grammar through reading real-world science concepts. 
4. It inspires analytical and creative thinking in written expression. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 This worksheet includes fact-based and reflective comprehension activities that merge science and language learning: 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose correct answers related to ISRO’s missions, satellite functions, and space studies. 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners name Indian missions, explain how satellites help people, and why astronauts need special suits. 

Exercise 3 – Deep Thinking Questions 
Students reflect on teamwork in space missions, lessons from space exploration, and how science benefits life on Earth. 
 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. Which Indian organisation leads space missions? – ISRO 
2. What does Mangalyaan study? – Mars 
3. What do satellites help with? – Forecasting rains and communication 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers 
1. Two space missions by India are Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan. 
2. Satellites help people by providing weather forecasts and global communication. 
3. Astronauts wear special suits to survive where there is no air or gravity. 

Exercise 3 – Extended Thinking 
1. Teamwork is important in space missions to ensure success and safety. 
2. Space exploration teaches students patience, innovation, and discipline. 
3. Space research improves life on Earth through technology and discovery. 
4. Synonym of “curiosity” – wonder. 

Encourage your child to reach for the stars through reading and discovery! Build comprehension, scientific vocabulary, and curiosity with this fascinating Class 6 worksheet. 

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