A Giant Among the Tiny: Reading Comprehension on Gulliver in Lilliput 

This Grade 6 reading comprehension worksheet retells the classic adventure Gulliver in Lilliput in a simplified yet engaging way. The story follows Gulliver, who survives a storm at sea and finds himself in a strange land inhabited by tiny people called Lilliputians. Through courage, calmness, and kindness, Gulliver earns their trust and teaches the importance of understanding and cooperation despite differences.

Students strengthen comprehension, reasoning, and vocabulary through a mix of factual, descriptive, and interpretive exercises. The story also helps develop empathy and moral reflection by showing that true character is measured by actions, not appearances. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in English Learning? 

Reading comprehension builds imagination, interpretation, and awareness of human values. For Grade 6 learners, this skill is essential because: 
1. It deepens understanding of adventure and character motivation. 
2. It enhances critical thinking and comparison. 
3. It strengthens descriptive vocabulary and literary appreciation. 
4. It promotes empathy, teamwork, and moral understanding. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet balances literary engagement with analytical learning: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple-Choice Questions 
Students identify key facts and events from the passage. 
Example: Where did Gulliver wake up after the storm? 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners describe important actions, emotions, and character qualities. 

📖 Exercise 3 – Reflective Questions 
Students explore deeper themes like trust, communication, and courage, and find a synonym for “faithfulness.” 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. (b) On a beach 
2. (c) They were very tiny 
3. (a) On a wooden platform with wheels 

Exercise 2 – Answer the Following 
1. He was tied down with many tiny ropes by the Lilliputians. 
2. They wanted to see the giant who had arrived in their land. 
3. He behaved gently and accepted their food and water. 

Exercise 3 – Reflective Questions 
1. They were cautious because Gulliver was much larger and unfamiliar to them. 
2. The story shows that trust develops through respectful actions and understanding, not size or power. 
3. Knowing the language helped them communicate, reducing fear and building respect. 
4. The word is “loyalty.” 

Help your child explore classic literature while building comprehension and moral reasoning skills with this fascinating worksheet. 

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