Word Power: Gradation for Class 5

This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet helps learners explore ‘word gradation’—how words can be arranged from weaker to stronger forms (e.g., cold → freezing). Through matching, true/false checks, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice questions, and sentence rewriting, students practice choosing precise words to express intensity. These activities build vocabulary richness, comprehension, and confidence in CBSE grammar

Why Word Gradation Matters in Grammar?

1. Teaches learners how words vary in strength and intensity. 
2. Builds vocabulary variety for writing and exams. 
3. Strengthens descriptive language and expression skills. 
4. Encourages creative sentence formation with stronger words. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Students match words like ‘happy’, ‘tired’, ‘bright’, and ‘scared’ to their stronger forms. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – True or False 
Learners judge whether statements about word strength are correct. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using the strongest word from each pair. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Learners select the strongest word in each group. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences using stronger words. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
1. happy – delighted 
2. tired – exhausted 
3. bright – dazzling 
4. scared – terrified 
5. loud – deafening 
6. hungry – starving 
7. fast – rapid 
8. sad – miserable 
9. weak – powerful 
10. clean – spotless 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. False 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. True 
7. True 
8. False 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. spotless 
2. deafening 
3. terrified 
4. dazzling 
5. exhausted 
6. delicious 
7. crowded 
8. freezing 
9. hilarious 
10. huge 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) boiling 
2. c) huge 
3. a) thrilled 
4. a) deafening 
5. c) soaked 
6. b) exhausted 
7. c) furious 
8. c) rapid 
9. b) dazzling 
10. a) starving 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Answers may vary. Sample corrections: 
1. The floor was spotless. 
2. The sound was deafening. 
3. The child was terrified. 
4. The sky was dazzling. 
5. The man was exhausted. 
6. The food was delicious. 
7. The road was crowded. 
8. The day was freezing. 
9. The joke was hilarious. 
10. The crowd was huge. 

Help your child master word gradation with engaging Class 5 grammar practice. 

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