Courageous Queen: The Life of Rani Laxmibai – Reading Comprehension for Class 5 

This Grade 5 reading comprehension worksheet celebrates Rani Laxmibai, the fearless Queen of Jhansi who became a national symbol of courage and patriotism. The passage introduces learners to her early life, bravery, and her pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle. 

Students will practice reading comprehension through a blend of MCQs, short-answer questions, and critical thinking tasks that strengthen historical awareness and vocabulary. 

By engaging with this passage, learners enhance their understanding of Indian history, develop empathy for real-life heroes, and refine their sentence-based comprehension and inference skills. 

Why Bravery Matters in Grammar and Character Building? 

Bravery teaches children to stand up for what’s right, just as good grammar builds confidence in communication. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It connects language learning with moral lessons from history. 
2. It improves reading accuracy and vocabulary through context. 
3. It fosters patriotic values and admiration for national heroes. 
4. It helps students express ideas about courage and leadership clearly. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct options to check factual understanding of Rani Laxmibai’s life and achievements. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Students answer directly from the passage to show clear recall and comprehension. 

📋 Exercise 3 – Critical Thinking and Synonyms 
Learners reflect on leadership and courage as they explore word meanings and form analytical connections with the text. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. b) Jhansi 
2. b) Horse riding and sword fighting 
3. d) Strength and patriotism 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
1. They wanted to take over her kingdom after her husband’s death. 
2. She is remembered for her unmatched courage and leadership. 
3. She showed bravery by leading her soldiers fearlessly in battle. 

Exercise 3 – Critical Thinking and Vocabulary 
1. She was fearless, determined, and strong-willed. 
2. Bravery inspires people to defend their country and values. 
3. Her story motivates modern Indians to stand up for justice. 
4. Synonym of “bravery” – courage. 

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