GRADE 3 END TERM 1 ASSESSMENT – TERM 1, 2024 – ENGLISH

SECTION A

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TASK	Exceeding Expectation	Meeting Expectation	Approaching Expectation	Below Expectation
	70-63	62-55	54-42	40-0

1. Comprehension

Task One:

Read the passage below and answer the questions.

The Magical Garden

Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a magical garden. The garden was filled with colorful flowers, talking birds, and sparkling fountains. The villagers believed that the garden was enchanted and brought good luck to anyone who visited it.

a) Why was the garden considered magical?

b) What were some of the things in the magical garden?

c) If you visited the magical garden, what do you think would happen to you?

Task Two:

Read the story and answer the questions.

The Lost Kitten

Lucy found a tiny, lost kitten on her way home from school. It had soft, gray fur and big, blue eyes. Lucy decided to take the kitten home and named it Whiskers. She fed Whiskers, built a cozy bed, and the two became best friends.

a) What did Lucy find on her way home from school?

b) How did Lucy take care of the kitten?

c) What did Lucy name the kitten?

2. Language Use

Task One:

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box.

Box:

happy, quickly, sky, slowly, jumped

a) The cat __________ over the fence to catch the butterfly.

b) The balloon floated into the blue __________.

c) The turtle moved __________ across the road.

d) We were __________ to see our friends after a long time.

e) The sun sets __________ in the evening.

Task Two:

Write the opposites of the following words.

a) Hot: ____________

b) Fast: ____________

c) Tall: ____________

d) Quiet: ____________

Task Three:

Choose the correct spelling.

a) Beautiful: Beutiful / Beautiful / Beeyootiful

b) Adventure: Adventur / Adventure / Advanture

c) Elephant: Elefant / Elephent / Elephant

3. Listening and Speaking

Task One:

Listen to the following sentences and repeat them aloud.

a) The sun shines brightly in the sky.

b) My favorite color is blue.

c) I have a pet dog named Max.

d) We enjoy playing games at the park.

Task Two:

Answer the questions.

a) What is your favorite subject in school?

b) Who is your best friend?

c) Describe a fun activity you enjoy doing with your family.

4. Writing

Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your last summer vacation. Include details such as the places you visited, activities you enjoyed, and any special memories.

Note: Adjust the difficulty level and topics based on the curriculum and learning objectives for Grade 3 English.