Stories from the Past: Reading Comprehension for Class 6 

This fascinating reading comprehension worksheet for Grade 6 takes students on an inspiring visit to the National Museum in Delhi. The passage brings history to life through vivid descriptions of ancient coins, pottery, weapons, jewellery, and paintings from India’s glorious past. Learners discover artefacts from the Harappan period, Mughal art, tribal crafts, and musical instruments — all preserved carefully for future generations. The trip highlights how museums act as treasure houses of knowledge and creativity. Through reading, students strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, and appreciation for culture, while realising how every object tells a story of India’s journey through time. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?

 Reading comprehension improves both language fluency and understanding of ideas. For Class 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It strengthens grammar and sentence formation through factual reading. 
2. It connects language learning with real-world experiences and history. 
3. It encourages curiosity, observation, and descriptive writing. 
4. It nurtures respect for creativity, heritage, and learning from the past. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet encourages both factual recall and deeper reflection through varied comprehension tasks: 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students identify correct facts about the museum’s location, Harappan artefacts, and the lessons learned from the visit. 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners describe what they saw, how they noted information, and why museums protect artefacts. 

Exercise 3 – Deep Thinking Questions 
Students explore the importance of museums, art’s role in culture, and how schools can encourage museum visits. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. Where is the National Museum located? – Delhi 
2. What was seen in the Harappan section? – Clay toys and tools 
3. What did the visit help students realise? – That art connects generations 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers 
1. Students saw coins, pottery, paintings, and tools. 
2. They recorded information by writing notes and making sketches. 
3. Museums protect artefacts so that people can learn from the past. 

Exercise 3 – Extended Thinking 
1. Museums are important because they preserve and share our history. 
2. Schools can encourage visits by organising study trips and art projects. 
3. Art adds creativity and connection between different generations. 
4. Synonym of “ancestors” – forefathers. 

Encourage your child to explore the world of history and art through reading! Build comprehension, creativity, and curiosity with this engaging Class 6 worksheet. 

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