3RD TERM EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
CLASS: GRADE 3 SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Name: ________________________________________________________________
SECTION A – COMPREHENSION
Colours of Roses and their meanings
Red rose is given to a person to show great liking, respect, care and support. If it is a deep red rose, it can be given to show feeling of sadness. Also, because red is the colour of blood red rose shows family relationships.
White rose, like any other white flower, shows a new beginning and freedom from evil, it also shows something good. It is used by brides on their wedding day.
Yellow rose reminds one of the sun. A yellow rose is given out to show joy, happiness, friendship and welcome.
Pink rose is used to show respect and liking for someone. It also shows joy and feeling of being thankful.
Orange rose remind one of bright and strong fire. It represents very great liking and energy.
Layender rose represents a feeling of great happiness and satisfaction.
Blue rose represents calmness and peace.
Green rose represents a new life. It is given to show good wishes for new life or wishes of good health.
Black rose, i.e. dark red rose, shows the death of something, e.g. an idea, friendship, etc.
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SECTION B: GRAMMAR
Fill in the blanks with the correct words given in the brackets
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Rewrite the sentences by putting capital letters, question marks, full-stops, exclamation marks and commas where necessary
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Rewrite the letters of these words to form new words
Fill in the blanks with the correct contractions
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Use the correct form of the verbs in the brackets
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Rearrange the letters of the words
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SECTION D: COMPOSITION
Write a letter to your mummy telling her how you are being treated in the boarding school.