Second Term Examination Primary 3 English Language
Comprehension Passage
Ekaete’s Sad Experience
Ekaete is a diligent and kind-hearted girl. She helps her mother with household chores every day. For instance, she assists in cooking meals, serves her father and siblings, washes dishes, and tidies up the kitchen afterward. Her mother feels very proud of her.
At school, her teacher, Mr. Ekpenyong, admires Ekaete for her honesty and dedication. She is consistent in completing her homework and maintaining her notes. Her classmates also appreciate her humble and gentle nature. She shares her belongings willingly and treats everyone with kindness.
One evening, Ekaete came home late due to heavy traffic. Eager to prepare dinner on time, she hurried to the kitchen. While cooking, the kerosene in her stove ran out. In her haste, she made a grave mistake by refilling the stove without turning it off. Suddenly, the stove exploded into flames, causing severe burns. Ekaete fainted after hearing a loud noise.
Later, she woke up in the hospital, where the doctor treated her burns. He explained her mistake, emphasizing the importance of safety when using kerosene stoves. He warned her never to refill a stove without turning it off first.
Questions and Answers
- Who is a good girl?
(Ekaete is a good girl because she is diligent and helpful.)
- How does she help her mother?
(She helps her mother by cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen.)
- Why does her teacher like her?
(Her teacher likes her because she is hardworking, honest, and always completes her tasks.)
- Why do her classmates love her?
(Her classmates love her because she is gentle, humble, and shares her belongings.)
- What was she doing when fire burned her?
(She was refilling the kerosene stove without turning it off.)
English Grammar
Underline the correct conjunctions in the sentences below:
- They had to leave early (because, until) they had another meeting to attend.
- You will not be able to solve it (unless, since) you understand the question.
- My brother slept early (so that, because) he could get up early the next morning.
- I like reading storybooks _________ I don’t like drawing (but, and).
- Wash your hand (before, both) you touch the body.
Form Adjectives from the Words Below:
- Anger → __________________________
- Use → __________________________
- Health → __________________________
- Care → __________________________
- Power → __________________________
Replace the Underlined Word with a Suitable Verb:
- The dancers danced with grace → __________________________
- My brothers go to South East once a year → __________________________
- The lady took care of the baby with love → __________________________
- They visit their grandparents once a week → __________________________
- The teacher spoke to them in a serious tone → __________________________
English Composition
Write a Composition (Not More than 10 Lines) on “My Mother”
English Literature
Too Playful to Learn
- How many times does the bell ring to signal that break is over in Ade’s school?
- Mention two pieces of equipment used:
- Mention three things that were lacking in Ade’s village:
- Why do the villagers prefer to have their meals before nightfall?
- _____________________________________ was the only thing that mattered in the village.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options
- Ekaete is known as a very ______ girl.
a) troublesome
b) good
c) lazy
d) selfish - Ekaete helps her mother by ______ every day.
a) cleaning her room
b) serving her family
c) cooking and washing dishes
d) sleeping early - Ekaete’s teacher, Mr. Ekpenyong, admires her for her ______.
a) carelessness
b) honesty and hard work
c) disobedience
d) lateness - Her classmates love her because she is ______.
a) playful and proud
b) generous and humble
c) rude and selfish
d) troublesome and stubborn - Ekaete came home late because of ______.
a) a traffic jam
b) playing with friends
c) a school meeting
d) oversleeping - Ekaete was burned while ______.
a) boiling water
b) refilling a kerosene stove without turning it off
c) cooking with firewood
d) playing with matches - The doctor told Ekaete that her mistake was ______.
a) pouring kerosene while the stove was on
b) cooking without washing her hands
c) using too much kerosene
d) cooking late - Ekaete fainted after she heard a sound like ______.
a) a gunshot
b) thunder
c) a loud scream
d) a car horn - Ekaete always ______ her homework and notes.
a) forgets to complete
b) delays completing
c) finishes on time
d) avoids doing - Her mother is ______ of her because she is helpful and kind.
a) ashamed
b) proud
c) indifferent
d) tired - Ekaete’s honesty and hard work earned her respect from ______.
a) her family only
b) her classmates and teacher
c) no one
d) her neighbors - Ekaete fainted because of the ______.
a) heat from the stove
b) shock and burns
c) noise from outside
d) smoke - The kerosene in Ekaete’s stove ran out while she was ______.
a) washing dishes
b) preparing dinner
c) serving food
d) writing her notes - Ekaete’s accident shows the importance of ______ when using stoves.
a) safety measures
b) speed
c) carelessness
d) cooking skills - The doctor advised Ekaete to always ______ before refilling a stove.
a) clean the stove
b) turn it off
c) add water
d) call for help
Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-b, 4-b, 5-a, 6-b, 7-a, 8-a, 9-c, 10-b, 11-b, 12-b, 13-b, 14-a, 15-b
15 FAQs with Answers
- Who is Ekaete?
Ekaete is a hardworking and kind girl who helps her family and excels at school. - How does Ekaete help her mother?
She assists in cooking, serving meals, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen. - Why does Mr. Ekpenyong admire Ekaete?
He admires her for her honesty and dedication to her studies. - What qualities make Ekaete loved by her classmates?
She is gentle, humble, and shares her belongings with others. - What caused Ekaete’s accident?
She poured kerosene into a lit stove, which caused it to explode. - Why did Ekaete rush to cook dinner?
She arrived home late due to a traffic jam and wanted to prepare dinner on time. - What mistake did Ekaete make with the stove?
She refilled it without turning it off, which led to the explosion. - What sound did Ekaete hear before fainting?
She heard a sound like a gunshot before she lost consciousness. - Where was Ekaete taken after the accident?
She was taken to the hospital for treatment. - What advice did the doctor give Ekaete?
The doctor told her to always turn off the stove before refilling it. - What lesson can we learn from Ekaete’s experience?
Always prioritize safety when handling kerosene stoves or fire. - Why is Ekaete’s mother proud of her?
Her mother is proud of her hard work and helpful nature. - How does Ekaete perform at school?
She is diligent, completes her homework, and maintains her notes. - Why is Ekaete considered a role model?
Her honesty, humility, and hardworking nature make her a role model. - How can we prevent accidents like Ekaete’s?
By following safety guidelines, such as turning off stoves before refilling.
10 Evaluation Questions
- What is Ekaete’s role in her family?
- How does Ekaete’s teacher describe her?
- What safety mistake did Ekaete make with the kerosene stove?
- Why did Ekaete come home late on the day of the accident?
- How did the explosion occur in the kitchen?
- What qualities make Ekaete a favorite among her classmates?
- What advice did the doctor give Ekaete after the accident?
- What lesson can we learn about kitchen safety from Ekaete’s story?
- What are the dangers of using kerosene stoves improperly?
- How does Ekaete’s story encourage responsibility and caution?