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JOHN’S SCHOOL
GREATER NOIDA WEST
ANNUAL EXAMINATION
SESSION: 2024-25
CLASS - III
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
PRACTICE PAPER
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Write neatly and legibly.
3. The question paper is divided into four sections:
Section A - Reading
Section B - Writing & Grammar
Section C - Literature
Section D - Skill Based Questions
SECTION A: READING (5 marks)
I. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Clean water is very important for life. Every living thing on Earth, from small insects to big
animals, needs water to stay alive. But not everyone has clean and safe water to drink. In
many places, people have to walk long distances to get water, and sometimes the water they
bring is contaminated. Contaminated water can make people sick with diseases like cholera,
diarrhea, and typhoid. This is why it is so important to make sure the water we drink is clean
and free from harmful substances.
Governments and other groups are trying to give clean water to people who need it. Simple
actions like boiling water, using water filters, and saving water can help. Clean water is not
only for drinking; we also need it for cooking, cleaning, and farming. Without clean water,
life would be very difficult. So, we should use water carefully and protect water sources
from pollution. Every drop is valuable to make sure everyone gets this precious resource.
Choose the correct answer: (1×5=5)
1. What is essential for life according to the passage?
a) Food b) Shelter
c) Clean water d) Electricity
2. What is the impact of contaminated water on health?
a) It keeps people energetic. b) It causes diseases like cholera and typhoid.
c) It helps in cleaning and farming. d) It makes life fun.
3. What actions can help make water safe for drinking?
a) Walking long distances. b) Storing water in rivers.
c) Boiling water and using filters. d) Protecting only small water sources.
4. What will happen if water sources are polluted?
a) Life will be hard. b) People will move near rivers.
c) Water will stay clean. d) Government will stop helping.
5. Find the antonym of the word "Safe" from the passage.
a) Contaminated b) Harmful
c) Protect d) Precious
SECTION B: WRITING & GRAMMAR (20 marks)
II. Write a letter to your class teacher requesting her to grant you three days leave as
you have to attend a family function. (5 marks)
III. Do as directed: (15 marks)
1. Identify the prepositions in the following sentences: (1×3=3)
a) The keys are on the kitchen counter.
b) The book is between the two chairs.
c) We are meeting at the bus stop.
2. Choose the correct conjunctions to complete the sentences: (1×2=2)
a) He studied hard _____ (because/and) he wanted to pass the test.
b) Do you prefer reading books ___ (but/or) watching movies in your free time?
3. Join and rewrite the sentences using the conjunctions given in the
brackets: (1×2=2)
a) We went to the park. We played games there. (and)
b) I wanted to go out. It started raining. (but)
4. Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences: (1×2=2)
a) The cat ___ on the mat. (sit/sits)
b) We ___ to the park every weekend. (go/goes)
5. Identify whether the underlined words are adverbs of manner,
place, or time: (1×2=2)
a) She answered all the questions calmly in the exam.
b) I will see you tomorrow.
6. Choose the correct adverbs to complete the sentences: (1×2=2)
a) She sang the song ______ . (politely/beautifully)
b) He searched for his lost keys _____ . (everywhere/slowly)
7. Fill in the blanks using the present continuous form of the
given verbs: (1×2=2)
a) The baby ______ (cry) loudly in the room.
b) They _____ (play) cricket in the field.
SECTION C: LITERATURE (10 marks)
IV. Write the meaning of the following words: (1×2=2)
1. Generous
2. Steam
V. Answer the questions with reference to context: (1×2=2)
"How happy we were there,"
1. Who are referred to as 'we' in the given line?
2. Why does the speaker/speakers say so?
VI. Answer the following questions: (2×3=6)
1. What made the lion explain to the monkey at the end?
2. Do you think the poet is telling us not to waste water? Give a reason for your answer.
3. Do you think we should help others if they are in trouble? Why/Why not?
SECTION D: SKILL BASED QUESTIONS (5 marks)
VII. What ethical value do you learn from the story ‘The Amazing Zoo’? Explain it in your
own words with reference to the lesson. (3×1=3)
VIII. Do you observe things around you? Share two examples when your observations, like the
merchants, helped you solve a problem or find something. (2×1=2)
