Best Friends Class 3 English Worksheet with Quiz and Activities
NCERT Santoor Chapter 3: the story of four shape friends and the wise star, a and an, and a rhyme about what animals do. On WitKnowLearn you get the Best Friends Class 3 English online quiz, online activities and interactive games, language labs, a virtual lab and a worksheet-style practice sheet, all on one page.
Best Friends Class 3 Online Quiz
20 questions: 10 easy, 5 average and 5 thinking. Tap an answer and the next question comes up.
Best Friends Class 3 Activities
👆 Tap a tab to switch: Learn, Games, Labs, Challenges, Virtual Lab and Practice sheet
Best Friends: the Chapter Story
A short read for Class 3 before you play. These notes are written for this page and are not copied from the textbook.
🔵 Four proud friends
Circle, Square, Triangle and Rectangle are good friends. One day they begin to argue, because each one thinks that it is the best shape of all.
💬 Each one boasts
Circle says that it is round and has no sharp edges. Square says that it has four equal sides. Triangle says that it has three sides and that children use it to draw mountains. Rectangle says that it has two long and two short sides, like biscuits and chocolates.
⭐ The wise star
The friends cannot decide, so they decide to ask the first person they meet. That person is a wise star. She listens to them and tells them that every shape is special and that they are stronger together.
🎨 Together they create
The star says that together the friends can create the most beautiful pictures and patterns. The friends see their mistake, say sorry and promise never to fight again.
🎶 A rhyme about animals
The chapter also has a rhyme about what animals do. Birds chirp and sing, dogs bark, monkeys jump and swing, cats mew, elephants raise their trunks and lions roar.
✍ Words to learn
Children learn to use a before consonant sounds and an before vowel sounds. They also act out a role play with the shapes and the star.
Best Friends Class 3 Activities
Read, play and learn about shapes, a and an, animal action words and friendship. Earn up to 3 stars in every activity.
Every child has had a quarrel with a friend. This story shows how friends can stop arguing and do better things together. It also lets children notice the special features of shapes and the small words a and an.
The activities on this page turn each skill into a game. Children sort words, pop action words, match shape facts, fill gaps from the story and choose the correct phrase. Explore more Class 3 English worksheets on WitKnowLearn after this chapter.
Words and facts to know
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Vowel sound | A sound that begins like a, e, i, o or u | an apple |
| Consonant sound | Any other beginning sound | a dog |
| Edge | The sharp side or corner of a shape | A circle has none |
| Together | With one another, as a group | We create wonders together |
How to use this page
- Flip the six cards and try the Shapes and Friends Lab in the Learn tab.
- Play the five games and the five language labs to practise each idea.
- Finish the five challenges to collect up to 15 points.
- Take the 20-question online quiz and fill in the practice sheet.
Worked examples
Apricot starts with a vowel sound, so we write an apricot.
The triangle.
To stop fighting and work together.
This Best Friends worksheet for Class 3 English (NCERT Santoor Chapter 3) gives you online activities and interactive games that turn the chapter into play. Every activity has a goal, a hint and a short fact, so children learn while they enjoy.
Complete Guide: English Best Friends Class 3
This guide is for Class 3 students, parents and teachers who are studying NCERT Santoor, Chapter 3, Best Friends. It explains the main ideas in simple words and shows how to use the quiz, labs and games on this page.
Introduction to NCERT Class 3 English Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of Santoor is called Best Friends and belongs to Unit 1, Fun with Friends. A story about four shapes is used to practise reading, speaking, listening and writing. This introduction is written for this page and is not copied from the textbook.
What is there in this chapter
- The story of four shape friends and the wise star, with questions about it.
- Talking about shapes and where we see them.
- A role play with characters from the story.
- A rhyme about the sounds and actions of animals.
- Using a and an before words.
Learning objectives (written for this page, not copied from the book)
- Read and retell a short story in order.
- Name basic shapes and describe their features.
- Use a and an correctly before common words.
- Say and enjoy a rhyme with action words.
- Understand why friends should work together.
Learning outcomes
- The child can describe the shapes in a few words.
- The child can choose a or an before a noun.
- The child can match animals with their actions.
- The child understands that friends are stronger together.
Best Friends Class 3 resources on this page
| Resource | What it gives |
|---|---|
| Online quiz | 20 questions: 10 easy, 5 average and 5 thinking, with a full review |
| Flip cards | 6 picture cards with one-line rules |
| Shapes and Friends Lab | A hands-on lab with 3 rounds |
| Games | 5 interactive games |
| Labs | 5 language activity labs |
| Virtual Lab | 2 experiments with aim, procedure, observation table and conclusion |
| Challenges | 5 challenges, 15 points in all |
| Practice sheet | A worksheet-style sheet with 16 questions, name and date lines and a live score |
Key facts
| Topic | Key idea |
|---|---|
| Circle | Round, with no sharp edges. |
| Square | Four equal sides. |
| Triangle | Three sides. |
| Rectangle | Two long and two short sides. |
| A and an | An before a vowel sound, a before a consonant sound. |
Types of questions you may see
- Short answers about the story.
- Filling in a or an.
- Matching animals with their actions.
- Speaking and role play.
Solved examples
The wise star.
An owl.
Monkeys.
Three.
A sparrow.
Beautiful pictures and patterns.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Correct idea |
|---|---|
| Writing a eagle. | Eagle starts with a vowel sound, so write an eagle. |
| Writing an dog. | Dog starts with a consonant sound, so write a dog. |
| Saying a triangle has four sides. | A triangle has three sides. |
| Thinking one shape is the best. | Every shape is special. |
Best Friends in daily life
At home, children can spot shapes in plates, windows and roofs, and say a or an before the things they see. At school, they can act out the story and share how friends solve quarrels kindly.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Ask children to find shapes around the house.
- Read the story aloud and ask who said what.
- Say words aloud and ask whether they need a or an.
- Talk about how to say sorry and make up with a friend.
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Best Friends Class 3 FAQs
What is Best Friends in Class 3 English?
Best Friends is Chapter 3 of the NCERT Class 3 English book Santoor, in Unit 1 Fun with Friends. It is a story about four shape friends who quarrel about who is best, and it practises shapes, a and an, a rhyme about animal actions and role play.
What is the story of Best Friends about?
Circle, Square, Triangle and Rectangle are friends who each say they are the best. They cannot decide, so they ask a wise star. She tells them that together they can create beautiful pictures and patterns, and they promise never to fight again.
Who are the four friends in the story?
The four friends are Circle, Square, Triangle and Rectangle. Circle is round with no sharp edges, Square has four equal sides, Triangle has three sides and Rectangle has two long and two short sides.
When do we use a and an?
We use an before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as an apple, an eagle and an umbrella. We use a before words that begin with a consonant sound, such as a dog, a cow and a sparrow.
What is the rhyme What do You do?
It is a rhyme about animal actions. Birds chirp and sing, dogs run and bark, monkeys jump and swing, cats mew in the dark, elephants raise their trunks and lions roar and hunt.
What did the wise star teach the friends?
The star taught the friends that every shape is special and that fighting does not help. If they stay together, they can make wonderful pictures and patterns.
How many sides do the shapes have?
A triangle has three sides, a square has four equal sides and a rectangle has four sides, two long and two short. A circle has no sides with sharp edges.
Does this page have Best Friends Class 3 questions and answers?
Yes. The 20-question online quiz ends with a full review that shows the correct answer and a short reason for every question. The practice sheet has 16 questions and a Show answers button.
Which class and book is this worksheet for?
This worksheet is for Class 3 English and follows NCERT Santoor Chapter 3, Best Friends. The learning objectives and all questions are written for this page and are not copied from the textbook.
What can children do on this page?
Children can take the online quiz, play interactive games, try online activities and language labs, finish challenges, do the hands-on Shapes and Friends Lab, run two virtual experiments and solve a worksheet-style practice sheet. They can earn up to 3 stars in every activity.
Can my child use these activities on a phone?
Yes. The page works on phones, tablets and laptops. Children can drag a word or card with a finger or mouse, or tap the word first and then tap the box where it belongs.
What is included on this page?
This page has a 20-question online quiz, 6 flip cards, the Shapes and Friends Lab, 5 games, 5 labs, 5 challenges, a virtual lab with 2 experiments, a 16-question practice sheet, a chapter story, a topic description, a complete guide, related NCERT Class 3 worksheets and 12 FAQs.
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