Class 3 English Question Paper 2026/2083 Practice Set & Model Answers

Preparing for elementary school examinations requires consistency, clarity of concepts, and regular practice. English, being a fundamental language subject, tests a student’s reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar rules, and simple sentence-building abilities.

To help students evaluate their learning progress and practice effectively at home, we have compiled a comprehensive Class 3 English Model Question Paper. This practice set covers essential units such as family comprehension, moral habits, vocabulary matching, alphabetical sorting, articles, body functions, and simple essay writing.

Why Should Students Practice Model Papers?

Practicing model question papers offers several advantages to young learners:

• • Understanding Exam Layout: Helps children become familiar with different question types like matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answers.

• • Time Management: Encourages students to finish their papers within a given time limit (e.g., 2 hours).

• • Building Confidence: Regular revision reduces exam-related stress and helps students write neat, well-structured answers.

• • Identifying Weak Areas: Helps parents and tutors spot specific topics (like articles or nouns) that need further revision.

General Test Instructions

• • Subject: English Language & Grammar

• • Grade / Level: Class 3

• • Time Allowed: 2 Hours

• • Full Marks: 20 Marks

• • Note: Read all questions carefully and write your answers neatly.

Practice Question Paper

Q1. Reading & Comprehension: Answer the following questions. [5 × 1 = 5 Marks]

Read the questions below based on your textbook stories and answer them in full sentences:

1. 1. How many members are there in Mibin’s family?

1. 1. How old is Manisha?

1. 1. When does Deepa watch the birds in the nest?

1. 1. Where will Kumar visit during his next holiday?

1. 1. Who are Numa and Pemba to Kumar?

Q2. Moral & Healthy Habits: State True or False. [4 × 0.5 = 2 Marks]

Read each sentence carefully and mark whether the statement is True or False:

1. 1. We should not watch too much TV. [ ________ ]

1. 1. It is not bad to eat too much food. [ ________ ]

1. 1. It is a bad habit to bite your nails. [ ________ ]

1. 1. We need to exercise regularly to keep ourselves fit. [ ________ ]

Q3. Vocabulary Check: Match the words with their correct definitions. [5 × 0.5 = 2.5 Marks]

Q4. Alphabetical Order: Rearrange the word groups. [3 × 0.5 = 1.5 Marks]

Arrange the following words in correct alphabetical order ($A \rightarrow Z$):

1. 1. egg, end, elf, east : __________________________________________________

1. 1. duck, drum, doll, den : __________________________________________________

1. 1. cat, cot, cut, cell : __________________________________________________

Q5. Noun Identification: Write Proper Common Nouns. [4 × 0.5 = 2 Marks]

Provide a general common noun for each proper noun given below:

1. 1. Bagmati ➔ (Example: River)

1. 1. Saturday ➔ ____________________

1. 1. Ching ➔ ____________________

1. 1. Nepali ➔ ____________________

Q6. Grammar Essentials: Fill in the blanks with ‘a’ or ‘an’. [4 × 0.5 = 2 Marks]

Insert the correct indefinite article (a / an) where required:

1. 1. This is __________ elephant.

1. 1. Nita is eating __________ orange.

1. 1. __________ dog is a loyal domestic animal.

1. 1. __________ horse neighs loudly.

Q7. General Science & Body Parts: Functions of Body Parts. [6 × 0.5 = 3 Marks]

Write one main function for each of the following body parts:

1. 1. Eyes: __________________________________________________

1. 1. Nose: __________________________________________________

1. 1. Ears: __________________________________________________

1. 1. Tongue: __________________________________________________

1. 1. Hands: __________________________________________________

1. 1. Legs: __________________________________________________

Q8. Creative Writing: Short Paragraph. [2 Marks]

Write a couple of short paragraphs describing “My School” in your own words. Focus on its environment, teachers, classroom setting, and why you love studying there.

Summary & Study Advice for Parents

This practice sheet covers standard foundational competencies required for primary students. We recommend printing out this question set or writing it down in a workbook, setting a quiet environment with a 2-hour countdown, and letting the child solve it independently. Once completed, review their answers together to build confidence ahead of their school tests!