

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
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.
🧠 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.
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.
Word gradation teaches children how to understand the intensity of different terms.
Use everyday examples of word gradation like temperature changes or sizes.
It helps students express themselves with greater precision and understanding.