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?

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