Think Before You Speak: Reading Comprehension for Class 5

This Grade 5 reading comprehension worksheet, The Talkative Tortoise, teaches an important lesson about self-control and the power of silence. The story follows a tortoise whose habit of talking too much leads him into trouble during a journey with his swan friends. Learners strengthen their comprehension, reasoning, and moral understanding through engaging exercises that emphasize decision-making and awareness.

This worksheet helps children recognize the importance of patience, thoughtful speech, and self-discipline in both communication and everyday life.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?

Reading comprehension builds both awareness and expression. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is essential because:
1. It teaches children how words and actions have consequences.
2. It improves vocabulary and reflective thinking.
3. It enhances understanding of cause and effect in stories.
4. It builds emotional intelligence and listening skills.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet offers interactive comprehension tasks that encourage reflective reading:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer factual questions that test comprehension of events and moral takeaways.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Learners write concise responses explaining lessons, character behavior, and outcomes.

📋 Exercise 3 – Reflective Questions
Students explore self-control, the value of silence, and connect morals to real-life experiences.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option
1. d) In a lake
2. a) They carried him on a stick
3. b) He spoke while flying

Exercise 2 – Short Answers
1. He wanted to travel with his friends to the bigger lake.
2. They told him not to speak while flying or he would fall.
3. He learned that talking too much can cause harm.

Exercise 3 – Reflective Answers
1. It shows that thinking before speaking helps avoid mistakes.
2. His impatience made him open his mouth and lose grip.
3. It teaches that silence and patience are signs of wisdom.
4. Synonym of "silent": Quiet

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