Garde 3 - Empowering Grammar - FINAL PDF - 2021

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS / DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES Demonstrative Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives share the same words so we tend to get confused. ➢ A Demonstrative Pronoun is never followed by a noun in a sentence. ➢ A Demonstrative Adjective is always followed by a noun in a sentence. LEARNER’S HUB Understand the below mentioned table to know the difference between Demonstrative Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives Demonstrative Pronouns Demonstrative Adjectives this, that, these, those this, that, these, those+noun Those are my pigs. Those pigs belong to Jenny. Those - Demonstrative Pronoun Those- Demonstrative Adjective as it is pointing out to the pigs. as it is followed by the noun pigs. Near Far Near Far This is an apples. That is an apples. This apple. That apple. These are apples. Those are apples. These apples. Those apples. Gr. 3 151

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS / DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES Pick out the Demonstrative Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives from the following sentences and write it in suitable column. Sr. Sentences Demonstrative Demonstrative No Pronouns Adjectives 1 This boy was late to school this yesterday. LEARNER’S HUB 2 This is the boy who was late yesterday. 3 This is too much for me. 4 This is not what I ordered 5 These mangoes looks mouth watering 6 This maid speaks French very well. 7 These coats are too old. 8 These are my books those are yours. 9 This is a sound rule of health. 10 This pen is mine. 11 Those dogs are hungry. 12 This pencil is mine. Gr. 3 152

Learner‛s Hub Empowering Vocabulary

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub SYNONYMS Write the correct synonyms for the words in bold. Use the words from the help box. soil however discovered several sunrise eat about tough babies over enormous Example: Scorpions can be (found) in the sea, on mountains and in deserts. discovered LEARNER’S HUB 1 Scorpions have hard skin. _________________ 2 Most scorpions like temperatures of around 30 degree Celsius. __________________ 3 They are active at night and return underground at dawn. __________________ 4 Scorpions hide in loose earth, or under rocks and stones. __________________ 5 At 23 centimetres long, the emperor scorpion is huge! __________________ 6 Scorpions give birth to live young. __________________ 7 There are more than 1500 species of scorpion. _______________ 8 But, only 30–40 species have enough poison to kill a person. ____________________ 9 Scorpions feed on insects, lizards and small snakes. _____________ 10 Frogs, birds, bats and some mammals attack and eat scorpions. ____________________ 154 Gr. 3

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub PREFIX Complete each word in the following sentences using a prefix and suffix from the word bank. im un anti less dis Neha is a very _____________ happy person. She’s never pleased and is always _____________ appointed_____________ patient and quick-tempered, she gets angry easily. Neha has many _____________ likes and enjoys very little. Neha is humor _____________ and grumpy. She is care _____________ with toys that don’t belong to her. Neha dislikes many people and is very _____________ social. LEARNER’S HUB Complete each word in the following sentences using a prefix and suffix from the word bank. ful over pro ish Peter is a very hope _____________ and positive person. His friends say he _____________ flows with happiness. He is very _____________ active and always does the best thing. Sometimes Peter is called child _____________, but he’s just playful. Peter is rather clown _____________ and loves to make others laugh. He is very thought _____________ and loves gift-giving. Respect _____________ and sweet, Peter has many good qualities Peter seemed very cheer _____________ with his family. Gr. 3 155

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub ANTONYMS Tick the correct antonym for the following sentences. 1) played a hero on stage. a) talent b) passage c) coward c) shallow 2) deep swimming pool. c) unite c) clasp a) restless b) gloomy c) unsure LEARNER’S HUB c) rare 3) divide the group c) remote c) reflex a) endure b) convince c) ask c) old 4) an ordinary meal c) drowsy c) loyalty a) fierce b) certain 5) certain about time. a) positive b) worried 6) sturdy glass plates. a) clever b) delicate 7) a nearby road. a) timid b) ancient 8) humiliate the person. a) honor b) ability 9) accuse the person a) blame b) praise 10) delightful memories. a) lovely b) unpleasant 11) a sleepy guard. a) prompt b) watchful 12) showed his true devotion a) faith b) disloyalty 156 Gr. 3

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub SYNONYMS Tick the correct synonyms for the following sentences. 1) Loyal to our country a) false b) faithful c) open 2) As we wander through the maze a) race b) roam c) crawl LEARNER’S HUB 3) Inspect the document. a) discuss b) examine c) destroy 4) Had a strange origin a) accent b) plan c) beginning 5) A skill for baking a) talent b) lack c) inability 6) An entrance for school a) passage b) capture c) exit. 7) Dive into the sea a) glance b) plunge c) walk 8) Gain more knowledge. a) wisdom b) acquire c) inability 9) Investigate the caves a) pierce b) examine c) reveal 10) Blame the dog a) accuse b) praise c) applause 11) Mimic my voice a) pierce b) accuse c) imitate 12) Sign of freedom a) indication b) cancel c) prolong Gr. 3 157

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub HOMOPHONES LEARNER’S HUBTick the correct homophones for the following sentences. 1. In the story, the wicked ____________ cast a spell on the princess. (which / witch) 2. Siya ________ her bike along the old dirty ______. (rode, road) 3. This dress is very ____________ (loose/lose) 4. The ministers are getting ready for the ____________ (polls/poles) 5. The boys broke the window ____________ of the car parked near by. (pain/pane) 6. I have never ____________ such a beautiful ___________ in my life. (scene, seen) 7. He is a man of __________________ (principles/principal) 8. The government decided to ____________ the farmers loan. (wave/waive) 9. The ____________ purpose of the meeting was to research space. (sole/soul) 10. The king’s ____________ was made out of solid gold. (throne / thrown) 11. A male deer is called a buck and the female is a ____________ . (dough / doe) 12. The wind _________ my _________ shirt into the pool. (blue, blew) 13. What is the ______ number on the license plate? (cereal, serial) 14. I love the _________ of freshly popped popcorns. (sent, scent) 158 Gr. 3

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub HOMOPHONES Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct homophones from the help box given below. fir sandae scent root waste stare Sunday pray stair fur route sent prey waist 1. The rabbit’s _____________ keeps warm in winter. LEARNER’S HUB 2. I will _____________ to God for your safety. 3. The perfume had an amazing sweet _____________. 4. I ordered a hot fudge _____________ with nuts. 5. He buckled the leather belt around his _____________. 6. _____________ trees are found in the Himalayas. 7. She tripped over a _____________ and landed on the floor. 8. The villagers pulled out the tree by its _____________. 9. _____________ was more productive than Saturday. 10. It’s a _____________ of time to wait any longer. 11. The big bird carried its _____________ in its claws. 12. Can you _____________ at me without blinking? 13. Rosy _____________ me a bouquet of colourful flowers. 14. I checked the map to find the best _____________ to the hotel. Gr. 3 159

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub HOMOPHONES Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct homophones from the help box given below. pore leak herd piece heard peek pane mail peak pain male leek pour peace 1. Mom instructed me to ____________ the hot sauce over the pasta. LEARNER’S HUB 2. Tom went to the post office to ____________ a letter. 3. Diane took a quick ____________ at her Christmas presents. 4. The plumber repaired the ____________ under the sink. 5. A dove is a symbol of ____________. 6. A ____________ horse is called a stallion. 7. The toothache caused me a lot of ____________. 8. Tiny holes in your skin is called ____________. 9. Mt. Everest is the highest ____________ in the world. 10. My grandfather looked after the ____________ of cattle. 11. The ball crashed through the ____________ of glass. 12. A ____________ is a vegetable that tastes like sweet onion. 13. Tom cut his finger on a ____________ of glass. 14. Suddenly a great noise was ____________ outside. Gr. 3 160

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub ITS OR IT’S It’s - is a contraction for It is or It has. (contraction) Example: It’s (It is) a wonderful day today! Example: It’s (it has) been a great vacation. Its- is used when something belongs to or is associated with something. (possessive noun) Example - The cat licked ‘its’ fur. (its - possessive adjective) LEARNER’S HUB THERE, THEIR, OR THEY’RE The words ‘there’, ‘their’, and ‘they’re’ often confused. there: is used to refer to a place. Example: Fred is over ‘there’. their - something that belongs to people. Example: This is ‘their’ cat. they’re - a contraction for the words ‘they are’ Example: I hope ‘they’re’ (they are) coming. Gr. 3 161

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub YOU’RE OR YOUR You’re - is a contraction for the words you are. Example : Let me know when you’re (you are)ready. Your - is a word to describe something that belongs to you. Example : George is planning to go to ‘your’ house. LEARNER’S HUB WERE, OR WE’RE Were - is the past tense of the verb ‘are’ Example : We were playing in the park We’re - is a contraction of the words ‘we are’ Example : We’re (we are) going to the park. WHERE AND WEAR Gr. 3 Where - is the location of the place. Example : I know ‘where’ (place) you left your purse. Wear - is used when we talk about clothes. Example : I don’t know what to ‘wear’ for the party. 162

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub ‘TO’, ‘TWO’, OR ‘TOO’ Use the word ‘to’, ‘two’ or ‘too’ and complete the following sentences.LEARNER’S HUB 1. Can you come _____________ my house? 2. My mother prepared _____________ extra sandwiches. 3. Those clothes are _____________ expensive. 4. I need you _____________ help me as it’s _____________ heavy to carry. 5. This shirt is _____________ big for me. 6. Can you give my car keys _____________ Jack. 7. Is Anay joining us _____________? 8. Cindy got _____________ strikes in bowling. 9. The small pumpkins cost _____________ dollars each. 10. Is it _____________ wet _____________ play outside? 11. I usually go _____________ my grandma’s house on weekends. 12. I am going _____________ North India for _____________ weeks. Gr. 3 163

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub THERE, THEIR, OR THEY’RE Complete each sentence using ‘there’, ‘their’, or they’re. 1. They went to visit _____________ aunt. 2. Please put your coats _____________ . LEARNER’S HUB 3. Kim likes eggs only when _____________ boiled. 4. _____________ house is almost one hundred years old! 5. _____________ looking for _____________ lost cat. 6. Tomorrow, _____________ throwing a graduation party. 7. _____________ going to Hawaii for summer vacation. 8. The one with the white fence is _____________ house. 9. Where do you think _____________ hiding? 10. Put the book over _____________ on the shelf. 11. Chocolate cakes are the best, _____________ my favourite. 12. Are you sure _____________ not real? 13. The remote is over _____________ on the couch. Gr. 3 164

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub ‘IT’S’ OR ‘ITS’ Complete each sentence using it’s or ‘its’ 1. I think __________ a great day for hiking! 2. That school is known for __________ sports programs. LEARNER’S HUB 3. The young boy is proud of __________ achievements. 4. I am glad __________ sunny outside today 5. Have you seen my toy? __________ not in __________ box. 6. Hurry up! __________ time to go to school 7. The dog chewed on __________ bone for hours. 8. Although winter has been long, __________ almost spring now. 9. The dog tried to close the door with __________ tail. 10. Hooray! __________ party time. 11. I wonder if __________ going to rain tomorrow. 12. The cat likes to lick __________ paw. Gr. 3 165

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub ‘WERE’ OR WE’RE Complete each sentence using ‘were’ or we’re 1. ______________ going to the cinema, do you want to join? 2. Soldiers ______________ marching through the fields. LEARNER’S HUB 3. Men on horseback ______________ riding in towards the forest. 4. ______________ travelling back to our country tomorrow. 5. We ______________ lost in the middle of a desert. Next time we travel, ______________ going to bring along a map. 6. Connie said you ______________ coming over to get the bills this evening. 7. I’m so happy ______________ visiting the Disneyland for my birthday. 8. The children ______________ very tired after their day out. 9. The pupils ______________ well behaved at the school trip. 10. ______________ having pizza for lunch. 166 Gr. 3

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub ‘WHERE’ OR ‘WEAR’ Complete each sentence using ‘where’ or ‘wear’ 1. I looked all over the house but I don’t know __________ is my book. 2. My friend is going to __________ a new dress for the Christmas Party. LEARNER’S HUB 3. __________ are we going to hide all the birthday presents? 4. How can you __________ those shoes on this dress? 5. I can’t find my new dress. __________ is it? 6. __________ did you go for your vacation ? 7. I forgot __________ I left my jacket on the playground. 8. I am going to __________ my new shoes. 9. I wonder __________ this path will take us. 10. I was freezing cold so I decided to __________ my coat. 11. Do you know __________ can I find a dinning hall? 12. This is __________ I used to live when I was younger. 167 Gr. 3

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub YOU’RE OR ‘YOUR’ Complete each sentence using you’re, ‘your’. 1. Please tell _____________ friends that we will be leaving soon. LEARNER’S HUB2. Did you tell Mary where _____________ going after dinner? 3. Take Bruno for a walk when _____________ done doing the dishes. 4. Why is _____________ face so red? 5. How come __________ going to bed so early? 6. If __________ going to be running late, let me know. 7. How would you like to go to ___________cousins this weekend? 8. I love _________ new kittens. 9. I think __________ the best friend ever! 10. Where did you put _________back pack? 168 Gr. 3

Date: ______________ Learner‛s Hub VOCABULARY Complete the poem. Use the words in the box. dance embrace face race place space grace celebrate ice rice CelebrationLEARNER’S HUB169 There’s cola and juice, Or water with (1__________________ ). There’s lamb and chicken, On mountains of (2__________________ ). Children start running, A three-legged (3__________________ ). They laugh and they fall, All over the (4__________________ ). Old men play board games, While wives dance with (5__________________ ). There’s family to love, And friends to (6 __________________ ). One hundred balloons, Fly high into (7__________________ ). The colours and fun, Put smiles on our (8 __________________ ). Today is special, We all (9 __________________ ). With music and song, And (10 __________________ ) and debate. Gr. 3

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