Santoor Class 3 English Chapter 3 Worksheet Best Friends
Let us Read
The story revolves around four friends – Circle, Square, Triangle, and Rectangle – who each claim to be the best shape. Circle boasts of its roundness and beauty, Square emphasizes its four equal sides, Triangle highlights its three sides and usefulness in drawing mountains, while Rectangle points out its four sides with two long and two short sides.
Unable to decide who is the best, they encounter a wise star who suggests that instead of competing, they should combine their strengths to create beautiful pictures and patterns. Realizing the importance of unity, the friends promise never to fight again and remain best friends forever.
Answer the following questions:
Question 1.
Reflect on the behaviour of the shapes in the story. How did their insistence on being the best lead to conflict, and what lesson did they learn?
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Question 2.
Discuss the significance of teamwork and unity as portrayed in the story. How does the wise star’s advice impact the shapes’ understanding of friendship?
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Question 3.
Imagine you are one of the shapes in the story. How would you convince the others that your shape is the best? What qualities or features would you highlight?
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Question 4.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
(i) What is the primary reason for the conflict among the shapes in the story?
(а) They disagree on the definition of beauty
(b) Each shape believes it is superior to the others
(c) They cannot decide who has the most sides I
(d) The star challenges their claims
(ii) How does the wise star suggest resolving the shapes disagreement?
(a) By holding a competition to determine the best shape
(b) By encouraging them to work together and combine their strengths
(c) By asking them to apologize to each other
(d) By choosing a neutral judge to decide the best shape
(iii) What do the shapes realize after listening to the wise star?
(a) That they are all equally talented EE
(b) That they should continue to argue about who is the best
(c) That teamwork and unity are more important than individual superiority
(d) That the star is wrong and they are indeed the best shapes
Question 5.
State whether these statements are True or False:
(i) The circle claims to be the best because it has four equal sides.
(ii) The shapes remain in conflict even after meeting the wise star.
(iii) The wise star suggests that the shapes work together to create beautiful patterns.
(iv) The shapes learn the importance of unity and teamwork after meeting the star.
(v) The story ends with the shapes continuing to argue about who is the best.
New Words I have learnt
A. Fill in the blanks using a:
1. The cat chased __________ rat up the tree.
2. I need to buy __________ new book for my collection.
3. Can you pass me __________ pen, please?
4. She is __________ painter.
5. He is preparing __________ speech.
B. Fill in the blanks using an:
1. There is __________ apple on the table.
2. She wants to become __________ astronaut when she grows up.
3. Would you like __________ orange or a banana for snack?
4. He needs __________ hour to finish his homework.
5. There’s __________ elephant in the zoo.
6. She bought __________ umbrella before heading out in the rain.
7. He found __________ interesting article in the newspaper today.
C. Fill in the blanks using a or an.
1. I need __________ egg to make the cake.
2. She found __________ interesting book at the library.
3. Can you lend me __________ hand with this heavy box?
4. They went for __________ walk in the park.
5. He has __________ appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
Let us Write
A. Paste a picture of yourself with your friend.
B. Write a few lines about your friend, like his age, how many siblings he/she has, hobbies etc.
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Let us Do
Draw the figures of the four characters of this chapter here.
Let us Explore
Colour the picture as shown below using pencil colours or crayons.
Fun with words
What do you do?
Match the animals with their sound and action
