Reading Test Grade 4-6 Online Set 3

Mahatma Gandhi: The Power of Nonviolence

1. Pre-Reading Questions (Activate Prior Knowledge)

These questions help students think about the general themes of the story before reading.

• Who do you think Mahatma Gandhi was?
• What do you know about nonviolence?
• Can kindness and peaceful actions create change?

Mahatma Gandhi was born in India in 1869. He became one of the most famous leaders in the world because of his belief in nonviolence. Gandhi wanted to free India from British rule. Instead of using weapons or fighting, he led peaceful protests. He believed that love and understanding were stronger than hate.

One of his most famous actions was the Salt March. The British government controlled the salt in India, and Gandhi led a march to the sea to collect salt. This peaceful protest inspired many people in India and around the world.

Gandhi believed in simple living and helping others. He often said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Moral: Nonviolence and kindness are powerful tools for change.

2. True or False (Post-Reading Comprehension)

These questions test students’ understanding of specific facts from the story.

1. Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869. 
2.  Gandhi believed in using weapons to fight the British. 
3.  The Salt March was a peaceful protest. 
4. Gandhi believed that hate was stronger than love.

3. Short Answer

These questions help learners focus on the main character and their actions.

1. Who was Gandhi?
2. What did Gandhi want to free India from?
3. How did Gandhi lead his protests?
4. Why did Gandhi believe nonviolence was stronger than hate?

4. Fill in the Blanks 

These exercises require students to complete sentences using information from the text.

1. Mahatma Gandhi was born in _______ in 1869. 
2. Gandhi led peaceful _______ instead of using weapons. 
3. The _______ March was one of Gandhi’s most famous actions. 
4. Gandhi believed that love and _______ were stronger than hate. 
5. Gandhi often said, “Be the _______ you wish to see in the world.” 

5. Inference-Based Questions (What, Where, How, Why)

These questions go deeper, asking students to think critically about the story.

1. What was Gandhi’s main goal in leading peaceful protests?
2. Where did Gandhi lead the Salt March to, and why was it important?
3. How did Gandhi’s actions inspire people in India and around the world?
4. Why do you think Gandhi preferred nonviolence over fighting?
5. What do you think Gandhi meant by saying, “Be the change you wish to see in the world”?