English Grammar Primary 3 Second Term Examination Questions
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS: PRIMARY 3
SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TIME: 1 HOUR
NAME: …………………………………………………………………
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Answer all questions.
- Write your answers clearly.
- Avoid any form of malpractice.
- Make sure to read each question carefully before answering.
PART A: COMPREHENSION (10 QUESTIONS)
Read the passage below and answer the following questions.
Leke is Punished
Akin did not surrender to Leke’s threats. He rushed out of the class to report to the class teacher, Mr. Ajao. Mr. Ajao then reported to the headmaster, Mr. Bade. But Leke did not wait any longer in school that day. He ran away. He did not show up in school until two days after.
When he came back to school, he thought the teacher had forgotten. But at the assembly in the afternoon, the headmaster called Leke out. Leke was asked to tell the other pupils what he did. He couldn’t talk. The headmaster narrated the story to the pupils. They were all surprised.
The headmaster ordered that Leke should be flogged. The other pupils were made to shout “thief,” “Thief!” on him.
But Akin was praised for his courage and discipline. The headmaster then made Akin the class captain for primary three. Akin was happy.
Answer the following questions:
- What was the name of the class teacher?
- Who was Mr. Bade?
- How many days did Leke stay away from school?
- What did Akin do after Leke’s threats?
- Where did the headmaster call Leke out?
- What was Leke’s punishment?
- How did the other pupils react to Leke’s actions?
- What honor did Akin receive from the headmaster?
- Did the headmaster praise Leke? Why or why not?
- What lesson do you think we can learn from this story?
PART B: ENGLISH GRAMMAR (15 QUESTIONS)
Underline the correct conjunctions in each of the following sentences.
- They had to leave early (because, until) they had another meeting to attend.
- Wash your hands (before, both) you touch the baby.
- Give me back my book (after, until) you have finished reading.
- Yewande was in Australia (while, since) her husband was in Nigeria.
- You will not be able to solve it (unless, since) you understand this question.
Form adjectives from the words given below:
- Beauty → ________________
- Use → ________________
- Grace → ________________
- Care → ________________
- Softly → ________________
Choose the best answer for the following questions:
- We ______ be grateful if you could help us clean up the room.
(a) should (b) must (c) could (d) would - They looked for us but they ____________ find us.
(a) wouldn’t (b) would (c) couldn’t (d) shouldn’t - You ________ look left and right before crossing the road.
(a) will (b) could (c) should (d) shall - He _____ have been hurt in the accident.
(a) might (b) should (c) shall (d) can - You __________ clean up the room.
(a) may (b) have to (c) shall (d) would
PART C: ENGLISH COMPOSITION (5 QUESTIONS)
Write a composition of not more than ten lines on the following topics.
- Myself
- My Favorite Animal
- A Memorable Day
- My Best Friend
- A Day at the Beach
PART D: VOCABULARY AND USAGE (10 QUESTIONS)
Choose the correct meaning of the following words.
- What does the word “flog” mean?
(a) To hug
(b) To hit with a stick or belt
(c) To sleep
(d) To dance - What does the word “discipline” mean?
(a) Being kind
(b) Being calm and controlled
(c) Following rules or orders
(d) Being rude - What is the meaning of the word “report”?
(a) To talk about something
(b) To listen to someone
(c) To ignore something
(d) To watch a movie - What does “praise” mean?
(a) To scold
(b) To appreciate or compliment
(c) To ask for help
(d) To cry - What does “courage” mean?
(a) The ability to speak loudly
(b) The ability to be brave
(c) The ability to run fast
(d) The ability to be quiet - What does “steal” mean?
(a) To buy something
(b) To borrow something
(c) To take something without permission
(d) To clean something - What does the word “assembly” mean?
(a) A type of food
(b) A gathering of people
(c) A classroom activity
(d) A place for sports - What does “honor” mean?
(a) To disrespect
(b) To insult
(c) To treat with respect and value
(d) To ignore - What does the word “discipline” mean?
(a) A punishment
(b) Teaching a lesson
(c) A rule of behavior
(d) Ignoring rules - What does “report” mean?
(a) To inform someone about something
(b) To shout
(c) To cry
(d) To hide something
PART E: TRUE OR FALSE (10 QUESTIONS)
State whether the following statements are true or false.
- Leke was praised for his bravery. (True/False)
- The headmaster punished Leke for being honest. (True/False)
- Akin became the class captain after Leke’s punishment. (True/False)
- Leke was absent from school for one week. (True/False)
- Akin did not report Leke’s behavior to the teacher. (True/False)
- The headmaster spoke to the pupils about Leke’s actions. (True/False)
- Leke confessed to his wrongdoings in front of the class. (True/False)
- Akin was punished for his good behavior. (True/False)
- Leke was embarrassed when the pupils shouted “thief” at him. (True/False)
- Leke returned to school the following day after his punishment. (True/False)
TOTAL MARKS: 100
Good Luck!