Grade 3 : Exam Paper
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A1. Reading Comprehension (10 Marks)
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Riya has a small garden near her house. She waters the plants every morning. The flowers are red, yellow, and pink. Birds come to sit on the trees.
Q1. Who has a small garden? (2 marks)
Ans: Riya.
Explanation: The first sentence says that Riya has a small garden.
Q2. When does she water the plants ? (2 marks)
Ans: Every morning.
Explanation :The passage clearly says she waters the plants every morning.
Q3. Name two flower colours. (2 marks)
Ans: Red and Yellow. (Any two)
Explanation: The flowers mentioned are red, yellow, and pink.
Q4. Who comes to sit on the trees? (2 marks)
Ans: Birds.
Explanation: The last line of the passage says birds come to sit on the trees.
Q5. Write one sentence about the garden. (2 marks)
Ans: The garden has beautiful flowers.
Explanation: This sentence is correct and matches the passage.
A2. Grammar (10 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with correct verbs
a) She runs fast. (run)
b) They play in the park.(play)
c) We eat lunch. (eat)
d) He reads a book.(read)
e) The dog jumps. (jump)
Explanation:
Singular subject → verb + s
Plural subject → simple verb
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2. Choose the correct pronoun
a) He is my friend. (He / It)
Ans: He
Explanation: We use “He” for a boy or a man. “It” is used for things or animals, not for a person.
b) Give the book to her. (She / Her)
Ans: Her
Explanation: “Her” is used after a verb like give. “She” is used only as the subject of a sentence.
c) They are playing. (They / Them)
Ans: They
Explanation: “They” is a subject pronoun and comes before the verb are. “Them” is used after a verb.
d) This bag is mine. (mine / me)
Ans: Mine
Explanation: “Mine” shows ownership (something belongs to me). “Me” is not used to show ownership.
e) I am happy. (I / Me)
Ans: I
Explanation: “I” is used as the subject of a sentence. “Me” is used after a verb or preposition.
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A3. Creative Writing (5 Marks)
My Favourite Animal
Ans: My favourite animal is a dog. It is very faithful. A dog guards our house. It loves its owner.
Section B – Mathematics (15 Marks)
B1. Addition (5 Marks)
a) 34 + 25 = 59 b) 46 + 13 = 59 c) 58 + 21 = 79
d) 29 + 30 = 59 e) 67 + 12 = 79
Explanation: Add the numbers column-wise.
B2. Subtraction (5 Marks)
a) 65 − 25 = 40 b) 70 − 45 = 25 c) 91 − 36 = 55
d) 54 − 11 = 43 e) 80 − 28 = 52
Explanation: Subtract smaller number from bigger number.
B3. Multiplication (5 Marks)
a) 4 × 3 = 12
b) 9 × 3 = 27
Explanation: Multiplication means repeated addition.
Section C – Environmental Studies (15 Marks)
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C1. Fill in the blanks (5 Marks)
a) The sun gives us heat and light.
Explanation: The sun helps us see and keeps the Earth warm.
b) We drink water to stay healthy.
Explanation: Water keeps our body healthy.
c) Plants need water to grow.
Explanation: Without water, plants cannot grow.
d) A dog is a pet animal.
Explanation: A dog lives with us and helps us.
e) Trees give us oxygen.
Explanation: Oxygen helps us breathe.
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C2. Match the following (5 Marks)
- Doctor – students
- Farmer – Flies aeroplane
- Teacher –Treats patients
- Firefighter – Puts out fire
- Pilot – Grows crops
Explanation: Each person has a special job they do.
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C3. Short Answers (5 Marks)
1. Name two healthy foods.
Answer: Milk, Fruits
Explanation: Healthy food makes us strong.
2. Why should we save water?
Answer: Because water is important for life.
Explanation: We need water every day.
3. Write one use of trees.
Answer: Trees give us oxygen.
Explanation: Oxygen helps us breathe.
4. Name one means of transport.
Answer: Bus
Explanation: Transport helps us move from one place to another.
5. Write one good habit.
Answer: Washing hands before eating.
Explanation: Good habits keep us healthy.
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Section D – General Ability (10 Marks)
D1. Mental Maths (5 Marks)
a) What comes after 199 ?
Ans: 200
Explanation: 200 comes after 199.
b) Half of 20 =
Ans: 10
Explanation: 20 ÷ 2 = 10
c) 10 more than 45 =
Ans: 55
Explanation: 45 + 10 = 55
d) 50 − 10 =
Ans: 40
Explanation: Subtract 10 from 50.
e) Number name of 34 =
Ans: Thirty-four
Explanation: This is how we write 34 in words.
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D2. Pattern / Logic (5 Marks)
a) 2, 4, 6, ___
Ans: 8
Explanation: Numbers increase by 2.
b) A, C, E, ___
Ans: G
Explanation: Letters skip one letter each time.
c) Circle the odd one:
Apple, Mango, Chair, Banana
Ans: Chair
Explanation: Chair is not a fruit.
d) Draw any one shape:
Ans: Circle / Square / Triangle
Explanation: Any shape is correct.
e) Complete: Monday, Tuesday, ___, Thursday
Ans: Wednesday
Explanation: Wednesday comes between Tuesday and Thursday.
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F – General Science (10 Marks)
Answer in one word
- What keeps us healthy ?
Ans: Food - Where do we get milk from ?
Ans: Cow - Which planet do we live on ?
Ans: Earth - What does a tailor use to stitch clothes ?
Ans: Needle - Name any insect.
Ans: Ant
Circle the correct words
- We type on the (keyboard / monitor)
Ans: keyboard - A computer is a (machine / animal)
Ans: machine - We click with a (mouse / book)
Ans: mouse - The CPU is the (brain / leg) of the computer
Ans: brain - A printer is used to print (pictures / bed)
Ans: pictures
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H – General Knowledge (10 Marks)
1. What is the 1st day of the week ?Ans: Monday
2. Who is the Prime Minister of India ? Ans: Narendra Modi
3. How many colours are there in a rainbow ? Ans: Seven
4. Which is the largest planet ? Ans: Jupiter
5. How many players are there in a cricket team ? Ans: Eleven