Excel Global School, Chennai

Term2 End Assessment - April 2024

Candidate Name Date 10.04.2024

Candidate No Marks /80

Class: III Duration 2 hrs 30

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Subject English Paper 1

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● Answer all questions.

● Use a black or dark blue pen.
● Write your name in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● You should show all your working in the booklet.

INFORMATION:
● The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each
question or part question.
● The total number of marks for this paper is 80.

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 I. Underline the connectives in these sentences. [5]
1. Michael cried because he fell down the stairs.
2. Lucy likes to eat fruits and nuts.
3. Her dog was cute but it was old.
4. Walk quickly, else you will not catch the train.
5. He failed but he tried again.
II. Select the correct plural form of the given singular form. [4]
1. Mango- __________________
a) Mangoes b) Mango c) mangoos
2. Knife- __________________
a) Knives b) Knifes c) Knife
3. Glass- __________________
a) Glass b) Glasses c) Glass's
4. Story- __________________
a)Storys b) Stories c)storyes
III. Read the adventurous story and answer the following questions. [5]
In a thick forest, far away in Africa, a brave explorer named Lily set off on an exciting
journey. With her map and a bag full of things she might need, she walked into the
unknown. She saw tall trees, wild animals, and paths that were difficult to walk on. But
Lily didn't give up. She kept going because she wanted to find hidden treasures and learn
secrets about the jungle. When the sun went down, she found a safe spot to sleep. Lily
was excited to see what adventures the next day would bring.
1. Who is the main character in the story?__________________________________
A) Lily B) The jungle C) Wild animals D) Treasures
2. Where does Lily go on her adventure?______________________________________
A) To the beach B) To the mountains C) Into the jungle D) To the city
3. What does Lily take with her on her
journey?_____________________________________
A) A backpack filled with supplies B) A map C) A pet D) All of the above
4. What challenges does Lily face during her
adventure?___________________________________________________
A) Meeting friendly animals
B) Finding treasures easily
C) Encountering wild animals and difficult terrain
D) Sleeping in a cozy bed every night

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 5. How does Lily feel about her adventure?_____________________________
A)Scared B)Bored C)Tired D) Excited
IV. Complete the passage with suitable homophones. [5]
In a big park, Billy and Bobby played with a _________________ (ball/bawl). They ran
and laughed under the _____________ (son/sun), feeling happy. Suddenly, a strong wind
_____________(blew/blue) and knocked their ball into a __________ (hole/whole). They
felt _______________(week/weak) and sad.
V. Join the following sentences using an appropriate connective to form multi-clause
sentences. [2]
1. We all respect him.He is an honest man.
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2. The teacher was angry.The students were late.
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VI. Write a different word that means the same as the following words. [2]
1. beautiful-_____________________________
2. peril-_____________________________
VII. Complete each simile with the help of the box given below. [5]

baby ocean cotton candy monkey ice

1. She is as sweet as _____________________________.
2. She slept like a _____________________________.
3. The mother's love for the child is deep as the _____________________________.
4. The Antarctic is as cold as _____________________________.
5. My cousin jumps like a _______________________.
VIII. Fill in the blanks with the irregular past tense verbs with the help of the words
given in the brackets. [5]
1. My sister ___________( do) the housework.
2. My parents ____________(come) home early.
3. The waiter _____________ (bring) the drinks.
4. The boy _____________ ( draw) a picture.
5. They ____________ (eat) the dinner at the restaurant.

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IX. Color the correct C sound for each word. [4]

X. Add the speech marks to these sentences. [4]

1. Jim asked have you seen my puppy?
2. That is surprising! said Mary.
3. Soccer is a great sport! exclaimed Jack.
4. Dinosaurs were around 65 million years old said the Science teacher.
XI. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition: 'in', 'on' or 'at'. [4]
1. The wine is ________ the bottle.
2. Pass me the dictionary, it's _________ the bookshelf.
3. Berlin is ________ Germany.
4. You have something ________ your face.
XII. Write a formal letter to the manager of a local restaurant, providing feedback on
your dining experience and suggesting ways to improve the quality of service or
menu offerings. [3]
_______________________________________________________________________
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XIII. Fill in the blanks with the suitable pronouns. [4]
1. Those papers are __________ (mine/my).
2. The dog almost choked ______________(himself/itself).
3. Natasha was all by _____________(yourselves/herself)
4. ______________(That/this) book lying here is mine.
XIV. Look at the content page and index and answer the following questions: [2]
Content page
Introduction
Breakfast Recipes
Lunch Recipes
Dinner Recipes
Dessert Recipes
Snack Recipes
Index:
Breakfast Recipes.............................................................Chapter 2
Dinner Recipes.............................................................Chapter 4
Dessert Recipes.............................................................Chapter 5
Introduction.............................................................Chapter 1
Lunch Recipes.............................................................Chapter 3
Snack Recipes.............................................................Chapter 6
1. Where would you find recipes suitable for the morning
meal?_____________________________________
2. If you're planning a dessert for a special occasion, which chapter should you refer
to?_____________________________________

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 XV. Look at the picture and describe it using your own words. [3]

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XVI. Write whether these are formal or informal greetings. [3]
1. What's up, Tom? - ___________________________________________
2. Good morning, Mr. Johnson. - _______________________________________
3. Greetings, Madam President. - _______________________________________
XVII. Listening [5]
XVIII. Speaking [10]
XIX. Reading [5]

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