Academic Year 2024 -2025

Term Examination 1 Model Paper

Name: _____________________________ Roll No: _______________

Subject: English Grade: 3 Max Marks :20

Date: Duration: 1hour No. of Pages: 6

General Instructions:
• The Question paper is divided into four sections:
Section A Reading Comprehension 5 marks
Section B Literature 5 marks
Section C Grammar 5 marks
Section D Composition 5 marks
• All questions are compulsory.
• You may attempt any section at a time.

Section A – Reading Comprehension (5*1=5marks)

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.

As you read this story, think about how the two characters are alike, and how
they are different.
The Tiger and the Fox
A tiger was caught in a cage. He pushed and pulled and beat upon the bars.
He roared with rage when the bars held firm. By chance, a fox came along. “Let
me out of this cage, kind fox,” cried the tiger.
“No, my friend,” said the fox. “You would eat me if I did.”
“Not at all!” swore the tiger. I would be grateful to you forever, and serve
you as a slave.” The tiger continued to beg, and cry, and plead, until the fox
finally agreed to let him out.
The tiger leaped out and grabbed the fox. “What a fool you are!” cried the
tiger. “I am going to eat you up right now!”
‘What if you get trapped again?” asked the fox. “That is what you should
be thinking about. How did it happen, anyway?” So, the tiger described exactly
what had happened. “Hmm,” said the fox. This is all very confusing. Would you
mind telling me again? I think I have it all mixed up.” So, the tiger told him
again all that had happened. “It’s very odd,” said the fox. Could you show me
how it happened? Maybe then I will understand.”
So, they went over to the cage, and the tiger showed him the trap door.
“Oh, my poor brain!” the fox said. “So, you, sir, were outside the cage when the
trap door came down?”
“No!” shouted the tiger. “You are such a fool! I was inside the cage, of
course.”
“Of course!” cried the fox, pretending to be afraid. “I was in the cage. No.
 Oh dear, where is my brain? Let me see. A cage was walking along. No, that
isn’t it either! Oh, never mind me. I will never understand.”
“Yes, you will,” cried the tiger, in a rage. “Look. Here is the cage. I was
in the cage. Do you understand?”
The fox trembled, and nodded. “But, please…”
“Please what!” shouted the tiger. “Please…how did
you get in?”
“How? Why, in the usual way, of course!”
“Oh dear, my head is spinning. Please don’t be angry, but what is the
usual way?”
At this, the tiger lost his patience completely and jumped into the cage.
“This way! Now do you understand how it was?”
“Perfectly,” grinned the fox, as he quickly shut the door. “And if you don’t
mind my saying so, I think things will remain the way they were.

Some of these details are true of just one of the two characters. Some are
true of both characters. Some are not true of either character. Read each
detail, and select the best answer.

1. … was angry in the beginning of the story.

A. The tiger only C. Both characters
B. The fox only D. Neither character

2. … was kind in the beginning of the story.

A. The tiger only C. Both characters
B. The fox only D. Neither character

3. … brags that he is very clever.

A. The tiger only C. Both characters
B. The fox only D. Neither character

4. … understands how the trap door works.

A. The tiger only C. Both characters
B. The fox only D. Neither character

5. … wants the fox to get trapped in the cage.

A. The tiger only C. Both characters
B. The fox only D. Neither character
Section B – Literature

I. Meanings and Sentences: (½ + ½ + 1=2 marks)

1. precious

meaning: _____________________________________________________________

2. despair

meaning: _____________________________________________________________

3. Use any ONE of the words mentioned above to frame a sentence.

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II. Answer the following questions in one to two sentences.

(1+1+1 = 3 marks)

Q1. According to the poet of “Be Glad your Nose is on your Face” what
would happen if your nose was attached atop your head?

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Q2. What problem would you face if your nose was placed within your
ear?

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Q3. According to the poet “Jack Prelutsky” in the poem “Be Glad your
Nose is on your Face”, where are the possible places your nose could be
placed ?

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Section C – Grammar (5 marks)

A. Fill in the blanks with a suitable adverb.

(½ + ½ + ½ + ½ =2 marks)

1. The driver drove _______________ as the road was bumpy.

2. We went to the mall _________________.

3. The teacher was angry because she did her work __________________.

4. Jason ran ________________ to catch his school bus.

B. Circle the adverb in each sentence and state its type.

(1+ 1+1 =3 marks)

1. My Dad is going to buy a new car tomorrow. _____________________

2.The boys hid behind the shed. _________________________

3. The choir sang sweetly. _____________________

Section D - Composition (Recount Writing) (5 marks)

Write a recount on “My Best day in School”

Hint: Remember to use the Text Structure –

(Title, Orientation, Sequence of Events, Evaluation/Personal Comment)

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