Your Light Inside

Lexile: 810 | Grade: 4

Passage

Everyone has a light inside them. You can’t see it with your eyes, and it doesn’t shine like a lamp. But it’s there—quiet, steady, and strong. It shows in the way you treat others, the way you keep trying, and the way you care about doing what’s right.

Some people think they need to be loud or famous to matter. But your light doesn’t need a stage. It grows when you speak kindly, when you listen closely, when you help without being asked. It shines even when no one else notices.

There might be days when you feel small or unsure. That’s normal. Even stars are small when seen from far away. But they still shine. And your light still matters.

Your light might look different from someone else’s. That’s okay. Some people shine through their words. Others through their actions. Some by making people laugh. Others by standing up for what’s fair. What matters is that you keep it glowing.

You don’t need to wait for a big moment to use your light. You can use it every day—in tiny ways that build into something bright. The world needs it. And only you can share it the way you do.

Questions

Q1: What is the main message of the passage?

  • A. You need to be famous to shine.
  • B. Everyone has a special light inside that can be shared with the world.
  • C. You should always wait for the perfect moment to act.
  • D. Being loud is the best way to be seen.

Q2: What does the 'light inside' represent?

  • A. A flashlight you carry
  • B. How tall or strong you are
  • C. Your kindness, effort, and values
  • D. How many friends you have

Q3: According to the passage, how can someone use their light?

  • A. By showing off how smart they are
  • B. By speaking kindly, helping others, and being fair
  • C. By waiting for a big opportunity
  • D. By being better than everyone else

Q4: Why does the author mention stars?

  • A. To say that stars are the same as people
  • B. To show that even small things can shine and be important
  • C. To explain how stars move in space
  • D. To say only stars have light

Q5: What does the passage encourage readers to believe about themselves?

  • A. That they must become leaders to matter
  • B. That their light is only useful when seen by others
  • C. That their inner qualities are valuable and can help the world
  • D. That being quiet means they are not strong

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Answers & Reasoning

Q1: What is the main message of the passage?

✅ Correct Answer: B

💡 Reasoning: The passage emphasizes that everyone has inner value and the ability to make a difference in their own quiet way.

Q2: What does the 'light inside' represent?

✅ Correct Answer: C

💡 Reasoning: The light is a metaphor for a person’s inner strengths and positive qualities.

Q3: According to the passage, how can someone use their light?

✅ Correct Answer: B

💡 Reasoning: The author lists small, everyday actions that help someone express their inner light.

Q4: Why does the author mention stars?

✅ Correct Answer: B

💡 Reasoning: The author uses stars as a comparison to remind readers that even small things can shine brightly and make a difference.

Q5: What does the passage encourage readers to believe about themselves?

✅ Correct Answer: C

💡 Reasoning: The author wants readers to feel confident in their ability to shine in their own way and contribute to the world.