Third Term Examination Home Economics Primary 5 (Basic 5) – Exam Questions
HOME ECONOMICS
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION
PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5)
SECTION A
Choose the correct answer from the options.
1. Some simple clothing articles are these except _____________.
[a] apron
[b] tray cover
[c] paper mache
2. _____________ is not a material needed for making simple articles.
[a] Fabric
[b] Scissor
[c] Tailoring machine
3. _____________ is a garment for covering and protecting the front of Clothes.
[a] Cap
[b] Apron
[c] Thimbles
4. _____________ is not a material needed for the production of apron.
[a] Brown paper
[b] Machine thread
[c] Match stick
5. The first step involve in preparing the pocket for apron is _____________.
[a] remove tacking thread and press apron
[b] stitch each firmly
[c] tack neckband, belts and pocket in the proper positions.
6. Dry cleaning is _____________ method of cleaning some of our special materials.
[a] fair
[b] useless
[c] an effective
7. In removing stains from our clothing materials we must first identify _____________ of the stain.
[a] reason
[b] cause
[c] way
8. _____________ is the method of joining two pieces of materials together.
[a] Steam
[b] Mending
[c] Blade
9. To mend clothes is to _____________ them.
[a] tear
[b] repair
[c] damage
10. _____________ is the method of joining or stitching together with needle and thread.
[a] Damage
[b] Sewing
[c] Removing
11. The process of preparing food by heating it is called _____________.
[a] salad
[b] cooking
[c] icing
12.. _____________ is the process of cooking food in hot oil.
[a] Steaming
[b] Frying
[c] Boiling
13. _____________ is a substance for rubbing surfaces to make them shine.
[a] Stone
[b] Water
[c] Polish
14. _____________ is an example of home made cleaning agent.
[a] Scouring powder
[b] Stone
[c] Toothpaste
15. A/an _____________ is a place for washing clothes, etc commercially.
[a] abattoir
[b] knacker yard
[c] laundry
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SECTION B
Attempt all questions in this section.
QUESTION 1
A. State 5 relevant clothing articles you know.
B. Mention any three materials used in making simple relevant articles.
QUESTION 2
A. State two procedure involved in making apron.
B. Explain what you understand by the term maintenance of clothing.
QUESTION 3
A. List three ways of caring for clothes.
B. Define patching.
QUESTION 4
A. State in three steps preparation of pocket for apron.
B. Mention three types of household pests.
QUESTION 5
A. State three ways of removing stains in our clothes.
B. What is sewing?