Primary 3 Second Term Examination ENGLISH STUDIES
ENGLISH STUDIES. CLASS: PRIMARY 3
Attempt all the questions.
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions to make meaningful sentences.
- Would you like something to eat ________ drink?
Answer: or - I will go to the party ____ you come with me.
Answer: if - Taiwo is kind ____ helpful.
Answer: and - She was extremely careful ________ she made mistakes.
Answer: but
2. Fill in the simple past tense of the verbs in the brackets.
- He ________ his toy. (break)
Answer: broke - We _______ not like the food yesterday. (do)
Answer: did - I ______ the rubbish into the dustbin just now. (throw)
Answer: threw
3. Rewrite the following sentences in the future continuous tense.
- We shall paint the house before shifting in.
Answer: We shall be painting the house before shifting in. - He will help us to pack out things.
Answer: He will be helping us to pack out things. - They will do their homework after school.
Answer: They will be doing their homework after school.
4. Use your own words to form compound words below.
- Traffic _____________________
Answer: traffic light - Note = _____________________
Answer: notebook - Net = _____________________
Answer: netball - Tea = _____________________
Answer: teapot - Key = _____________________
Answer: keyboard
5. Complete the sentences below with the correct question words.
- ________ book do you want?
Answer: Which - ________ is your birthday?
Answer: When - ________ is your ambition?
Answer: What
6. Fill in the blanks with the present continuous tense of the verb given in brackets.
- My neighbours _______ (make) a lot of noise.
Answer: are making - They _______ (go) to India.
Answer: are going
THE BANK ROBBERY
THE BANK ROBBERY
Fatima was walking to school when she heard a loud noise. She turned to look. She saw an old car and some men.
They were wearing masks. One was holding a gun.
Fatima was afraid . She hide behind a lorry and waited.
While Fatima was waiting behind the lorry, she saw the door of a bank open quickly.
It was the men again. The were running out of the bank. They were bank robbers! They jumped into a car.
She read the number of the car. She said the number. She said it again and again. She didn’t want to forget the number.
While she was saying the number the car drove away quickly
Comprehension Questions:
- Where was Fatima going when she heard the loud noise?
Answer: Fatima was walking to school when she heard the loud noise. - What was one man holding?
Answer: One man was holding a gun. - What did Fatima do when she saw the men?
Answer: Fatima hid behind a lorry and waited. - Why did Fatima think they were bank robbers?
Answer: Fatima thought they were bank robbers because they were running out of the bank. - How did she remember the number of the car?
Answer: She repeated the number of the car again and again so she wouldn’t forget it.
COMPOSITION
Choose and write on one of the following (Ten sentences).
- My Classroom:
My classroom is very clean and bright. It has many windows that allow sunlight to enter. The walls are painted with colorful pictures. There are desks and chairs for all students. We sit in rows, facing the blackboard. Our teacher stands in front and writes on the board. I like the board because it helps me learn better. There is a big shelf full of books in our classroom. The classroom is also very quiet, which helps us concentrate. I enjoy being in my classroom because it is a place of learning.
Underline the correct answer:
- One who works on a ship:
Answer: sailor - One who tests eyesight and prescribes spectacles:
Answer: optician - One who sells meat in a market:
Answer: butcher - One who sells fish:
Answer: fishmonger - One who serves in an army:
Answer: soldier
These exercises are aimed at testing and improving the grammar and comprehension skills of Primary 3 students. They are designed to be simple and clear to support their learning.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR PRIMARY 3 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES – WEEK 12
EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for Teachers:
- Ensure the exam environment is calm and quiet.
- Remind students of the importance of honesty during the exam.
- Prohibit any form of cheating or using unauthorized materials.
- Allow students enough time to answer all questions without rushing.
- Encourage students to read each question carefully before answering.
- Explain to students that this exam is for evaluating their understanding of the topics taught this term.
- Be available to clarify any doubts, but do not give answers.
- Maintain fairness and integrity throughout the exam process.
Instructions for Students:
- Read all the instructions and questions carefully before answering.
- Do not engage in any form of cheating or looking at others’ work.
- Write clearly and legibly.
- Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
- If you don’t understand a question, raise your hand and ask the teacher for clarification.
- Stay focused, and do not disturb others.
- Do not talk to your classmates during the exam.
- Once you finish, review your answers before submitting.
- Respect the exam process and try to do your best.
- Remember, this exam is a way for you to show how much you’ve learned.
PART A: Objective Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options
- The cat _______ (run/runs) fast.
a) run
b) runs
c) running
Answer: b - She _______ (is/are) my friend.
a) is
b) are
c) am
Answer: a - They _______ (plays/play) in the park.
a) plays
b) play
c) playing
Answer: b - The bird _______ (chirp/chirps) every morning.
a) chirp
b) chirps
c) chirping
Answer: b - We _______ (is/are) going to the beach.
a) is
b) are
c) am
Answer: b - The baby _______ (cry/cries) loudly.
a) cry
b) cries
c) crying
Answer: b - The teacher _______ (teach/teaches) us every day.
a) teach
b) teaches
c) teaching
Answer: b - A noun is the name of a _______.
a) thing
b) action
c) place
Answer: a - A verb shows an _______.
a) action
b) place
c) color
Answer: a - They _______ (was/were) happy.
a) was
b) were
c) is
Answer: b - The dog _______ (is/are) barking.
a) is
b) are
c) am
Answer: a - I _______ (is/am) going to school.
a) is
b) am
c) are
Answer: b - The boys _______ (plays/play) football every day.
a) plays
b) play
c) playing
Answer: b - An adjective describes a _______.
a) noun
b) verb
c) place
Answer: a - The birds _______ (sing/sings) in the morning.
a) sing
b) sings
c) singing
Answer: a - A verb is a word that shows an _______.
a) action
b) name
c) feeling
Answer: a - The sun _______ (shines/shined) brightly.
a) shines
b) shined
c) shining
Answer: a - The plural of “child” is _______.
a) children
b) childs
c) childs’
Answer: a - The teacher _______ (speak/speaks) English well.
a) speak
b) speaks
c) speaking
Answer: b - “They _______ (was/were) playing soccer.”
a) was
b) were
c) is
Answer: b - The children _______ (play/plays) together.
a) play
b) plays
c) playing
Answer: a - He _______ (run/runs) very fast.
a) run
b) runs
c) running
Answer: b - The plural of “foot” is _______.
a) feet
b) foots
c) feets
Answer: a - She _______ (has/have) a new book.
a) has
b) have
c) had
Answer: a - They _______ (is/are) playing basketball.
a) is
b) are
c) am
Answer: b - We _______ (was/were) in the park yesterday.
a) was
b) were
c) is
Answer: b - “I _______ (am/is) reading a book.”
a) am
b) is
c) are
Answer: a - The girls _______ (dance/dances) every evening.
a) dance
b) dances
c) dancing
Answer: a - The dog _______ (barks/bark) loudly at night.
a) barks
b) bark
c) barking
Answer: a - I _______ (am/are) going to bed early.
a) am
b) are
c) is
Answer: a
PART B: Theory Questions
30 Simple Short-Answer Questions
- What is a verb?
- What does an adjective do?
- Name a singular subject.
- Name a plural subject.
- What is a noun?
- What is subject-verb agreement?
- Give an example of a singular subject with a verb.
- Give an example of a plural subject with a verb.
- What does a verb show?
- What is the plural of “woman”?
- What is the singular form of “children”?
- What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?
- What is an example of a regular verb?
- What is an example of an irregular verb?
- Write a sentence using “they are playing.”
- What is the plural of “fox”?
- What is the verb in “She runs fast”?
- What is the adjective in “The big dog”?
- Write a sentence using “we are happy.”
- What is the singular form of “mice”?
- What is the verb in “I am eating”?
- What is the plural of “man”?
- Write a sentence using “he is happy.”
- What is the adjective in “The green ball”?
- What is a sentence?
- What does “are” refer to?
- Write a sentence using “I am going.”
- What is the subject in “The cat sleeps”?
- What is the verb in “They are jumping”?
- What is a noun in the sentence “The car is fast”?
PART C: True or False Questions
- A verb shows action. (True)
- The plural of “child” is “children.” (True)
- “The cat runs” is correct. (True)
- An adjective describes a verb. (False)
- “The dog sleep” is correct. (False)
- A sentence must have a subject and a verb. (True)
- “She is sings” is correct. (False)
- A singular subject takes a plural verb. (False)
- The plural of “foot” is “feet.” (True)
- “They are playing” is correct. (True)
- A noun is the name of a thing. (True)
- The adjective describes a subject. (True)
- “We was happy” is correct. (False)
- The subject in “The teacher speaks” is “teacher.” (True)
- “He are running” is correct. (False)
- A sentence always ends with a full stop. (True)
- “They was happy” is correct. (False)
- The plural of “mouse” is “mice.” (True)
- “She plays the piano” is correct. (True)
- A verb is not necessary in a sentence. (False)
PART D: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions without Options
- The dog _______ in the yard. (Answer: runs)
- They _______ playing with their friends. (Answer: are)
- She _______ very happy today. (Answer: is)
- The birds _______ early in the morning. (Answer: sing)
- I _______ going to the store. (Answer: am)
- He _______ a good student. (Answer: is)
- The children _______ jumping in the playground. (Answer: are)
- We _______ in the park. (Answer: are)
- She _______ reading a book. (Answer: is)
- The dog _______ loudly. (Answer: barks)
- I _______ playing with my toys. (Answer: am)
- The teacher _______ us every day. (Answer: teaches)
- They _______ to school on foot. (Answer: go)
- The sun _______ brightly in the sky. (Answer: shines)
- The boys _______ playing football. (Answer: are)
- She _______ a book in her hand. (Answer: has)
- I _______ tired after the walk. (Answer: am)
- The teacher _______ in the classroom. (Answer: is)
- They _______ my best friends. (Answer: are)
- We _______ happy to be together. (Answer: are)
- The ball _______ rolling down the hill. (Answer: is)
- He _______ very fast. (Answer: runs)
- The cat _______ on the mat. (Answer: sits)
- They _______ at home right now. (Answer: are)
- She _______ going to the party. (Answer: is)
- I _______ a pencil. (Answer: have)
- He _______ very kind. (Answer: is)
- The children _______ singing in the choir. (Answer: are)
- We _______ having fun. (Answer: are)
- The car _______ moving quickly. (Answer: is)
These questions aim to help students revise and understand the topics covered in English Grammar during the first term. The questions are tailored for Grade 3 students to ensure clarity and comprehension.