Sensory Organs and Communication
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Sharing Our Feelings: Understanding Senses
SubtopicSharing Our Feelings: Understanding Senses under Sensory Organs and Communication for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which organ helps you feel the cool breeze blowing on a summer evening?
A.Eyes
B.Skin
C.Tongue
D.Ears
- 2.
Our face is often called a 'mirror' because it shows our:
A.Height
B.Age
C.Feelings
D.Weight
- 3.
Who was the person that invented the script for people who cannot see?
A.Louis Braille
B.Albert Einstein
C.Isaac Newton
D.Thomas Edison
- 4.
Which part of our body helps us feel the smoothness of a glass mirror?
A.Skin
B.Ears
C.Tongue
D.Nose
- 5.
Why do we sometimes close our eyes while listening to very soft music?
A.Because our eyes help us hear better
B.To focus more on the sense of hearing by reducing distractions
C.Because we cannot hear if our eyes are open
D.Because the music is too bright for the eyes
- 6.
If you touch an ice cube, your skin feels cold. What is the skin actually doing?
A.Telling the brain about the temperature of the object
B.Changing the color of the ice cube
C.Melting the ice using only light
D.Hearing the sound of the ice melting
- 7.
Which of the following is a way to show sensitivity toward people with special needs?
A.Making fun of their way of talking
B.Offering help when they face difficulty
C.Ignoring them when they try to communicate
D.Speaking very fast so they cannot understand
- 8.
Why do we feel more pain when we get a cut on our fingertips compared to a cut on our back?
A.Fingertips have more nerve endings for touch than the skin on our back.
B.The skin on the back is much thicker and has no nerves.
C.We use our fingers more, so they decide to feel more pain.
D.The back is closer to the brain, so the message gets lost.
- 9.
The Braille script has undergone many changes. Today, it can even be produced using:
A.Only hand-carved wood blocks
B.Computers and special Braille printers
C.Magic markers
D.Invisible ink
- 10.
Which of these is an example of 'Non-verbal' communication through touch?
A.Writing a letter to a friend
B.Giving a firm handshake to show confidence
C.Shouting 'Hello' from a distance
D.Sending a text message
Download the worksheet for Sensory Organs and Communication - Sharing Our Feelings: Understanding Senses to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Saying Without Speaking: Sign Language and Gestures
SubtopicSaying Without Speaking: Sign Language and Gestures under Sensory Organs and Communication for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Based on the communication flow below, what message is being sent when a person places their index finger vertically over their closed lips?
A.They want you to shout loudly
B.They are asking you to be silent
C.They are inviting you to eat lunch
D.They are saying they are sleepy
- 2.
What do we call the act of expressing feelings through the face?
A.Walking
B.Speaking
C.Facial expressions
D.Running
- 3.
When we blink our eyes quickly because of a bright light, which sense organ is reacting?
A.Skin
B.Eyes
C.Ears
D.Nose
- 4.
Which sense organ allows you to hear the chirping of birds in the morning?
A.Eyes
B.Nose
C.Ears
D.Tongue
- 5.
When you pat a friend's back, you are communicating:
A.Anger
B.Encouragement or comfort
C.That you are hungry
D.That you are sleepy
- 6.
Which facial expression usually shows that a person is surprised?
A.Closing eyes tightly
B.Wide open eyes and mouth
C.Narrowing the eyes
D.Looking at the floor
- 7.
What is the largest sense organ in the human body that helps us feel pain?
A.Eyes
B.Brain
C.Skin
D.Lungs
- 8.
Which of the following describes a 'Gesture' accurately in a scientific sense?
A.A sound made by the vocal cords
B.A movement of a part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea
C.The process of digesting food
D.The way we hear sounds through our ears
- 9.
How can a person tell if a 'Question' is being asked in Sign Language, even if they don't know the specific hand signs?
A.The person will start jumping
B.By looking at the facial expression (like raised eyebrows) and leaning forward
C.By listening for a whistle
D.The person will close their eyes
- 10.
When a person 'Shrugs' their shoulders, they are usually communicating that they:
A.Are very angry
B.Do not know the answer
C.Are feeling very cold
D.Want to go for a run
Download the worksheet for Sensory Organs and Communication - Saying Without Speaking: Sign Language and Gestures to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Here Comes a Letter: Traditional and Modern Communication
SubtopicHere Comes a Letter: Traditional and Modern Communication under Sensory Organs and Communication for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which sense organ helps us to smell the fresh fragrance of rain on the ground?
A.Nose
B.Ears
C.Skin
D.Eyes
- 2.
Which of these is a traditional way of communicating with a friend who lives in another city?
A.Shouting loudly
B.Sending a postcard
C.Watching TV
D.Using a calculator
- 3.
Which sense organ is protected by our eyelids and eyelashes?
A.Ears
B.Nose
C.Eyes
D.Tongue
- 4.
What is written on a letter to help it reach the correct city and locality?
A.Receiver's name and PIN code
B.Receiver's height
C.Sender's school name
D.The date the letter was bought
- 5.
What is the importance of writing the 'Receiver's Name' clearly on the letter?
A.So the postman knows who the letter belongs to in that house
B.To help the postman find the right city
C.To make the letter look official
D.To choose the right stamp for the letter
- 6.
Why is it dangerous to clean our ears with sharp objects like matchsticks or hairpins?
A.They might make the ear too clean
B.They can damage the delicate eardrum
C.They are too expensive to use
D.They will change the color of our ears
- 7.
Which of these is the fastest way to send a written message to a friend living in another country today?
A.Writing a postcard
B.Sending an E-mail
C.Sending an Inland Letter
D.Sending a Parcel
- 8.
What role does the brain play when we hear a bell ringing?
A.The brain produces the sound of the bell.
B.The brain interprets the vibration signals from the ear as the specific sound of a bell.
C.The brain moves the ear closer to the sound.
D.The brain stores the sound in the tongue.
- 9.
Which part of the body is most sensitive to touch due to the presence of a high number of nerve endings?
A.The Elbows
B.The Fingertips
C.The Knees
D.The Back
- 10.
Why is it important to write the sender's address (From address) on the back of an envelope?
A.To help the postman know who the letter is for.
B.So the letter can be returned if the receiver is not found.
C.To make the envelope stronger.
D.It is a rule so that the stamp doesn't fall off.
Download the worksheet for Sensory Organs and Communication - Here Comes a Letter: Traditional and Modern Communication to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.