Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer Keys

FIRST TERM HOME ECONOMICS EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6)

HOME ECONOMICS EXAM QUESTIONS 

SECTION A – Objectives INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions in this section. 

1. Money received for work done or from the sale of ones property is called ______.

( a ) Gift

( b ) Income

( c ) Interest

2. All these people work to earn money except ______.

( a ) Teacher

( b ) prisoner

( c ) Medical doctors

3. Wise spending help us to have ______.

( a ) Savings

( b ) Financial problems

( c ) Greed

4. Meal planning simply means ______.

( a ) Planning what we are to eat

( b ) Eating anything we see

( c ) Eating inadequate meal

5. Balance diet contains ______.

( a ) All classes of food in the right proportion

( b ) Only two classes of food

( c ) All classes of food in the wrong proportion

6. Which of the following is a factor that determines wise spending?

( a ) needs

( b ) wages

( c ) gifts

7. Another name for dinner is ______.

( a ) Breakfast

( b ) supper

( c ) Lunch

8. The most important meal of the day is ______.

( a ) lunch

( b ) Breakfast

( c ) Dinner

9. It is always good to quarrel with a guest that does not give one gifts.

( a ) Yes

( b ) No

( c ) may be

10. The following are sources of income except ______.

( a ) wages

( b ) allowances

( c ) stealing

11. A person who spends money unwisely is called a ______.

( a ) spend rift

( b ) money doubler

( c ) wayoman

12. A meal that combines breakfast and lunch is called ______.

( a ) supper

( b ) brunch

( c ) lunch

13. Buying in bulk save our ______ and ______.

( a ) money and time

( b ) water and money

( c ) Time and life

14. Which of the following is not a good eating habits?

( a ) washing of hands before man

( b ) Talking while eating

( c ) chewing with mouth closed

15. Table manners are way of behaving while ______.

( a ) dancing

( b ) talking

( c )eating

SECTION B – Attempt all the questions. 

1a. Define Nutrition.

b. List 5 sources of income:

c. Mention 3 advantages of wise spending.

2. Define food.

2b. Give 5 types of food.

2c. Mention 4 rule guiding meal planning.

3a. List 4 good eating habits.

3b. Name 4 types of meal service.

4a. Define bulk buying.

4b. Name the 3 meals of the day.

4c. Mention 3 method of cooking that you know.

5. List 3 ways of receiving and entertaining guests:

b. Mention 2 classes of food with 2 examples each:

c. Give 5 rules guiding table manner.

FIRST TERM HOME ECONOMICS EXAMINATION (PRIMARY 6) – ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A – Objectives

1. B – Income

2. B – prisoner

3. A – Savings

4. A – Planning what we are to eat

5. A – All classes of food in the right proportion

6. A – needs

7. B – supper

8. B – Breakfast

9. B – No

10. C – stealing

11. A – spend thrift

12. B – brunch

13. A – money and time

14. B – Talking while eating

15. C – eating

SECTION B – Theory Answers

1a. Define Nutrition – Nutrition is the process by which the body takes in and uses food for growth, energy, and good health.

1b. Five sources of income – Wages, Salaries, Trading/business, Gifts, Farming

1c. Three advantages of wise spending

• It helps us to save money.

• It lrevents waste of resources.

• It helps to meet important needs.

2a. Define Food – Food is any substance eaten or taken into the body to provide energy, growth, and maintain good health.

2b. Five types (classes) of food – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and oils, Vitamins, Minerals

2c. Four rules guiding meal planning

• Consider the nutritional needs

• Consider available income (budget)

• Consider number of people to be served

• Ensure variety in meals

3a. Four good eating habits

• Wash hands before eating

• Chew food properly

• Eat quietly without talking

• Sit properly while eating

3b. Four types of meal service – Self-service, Table service, Tray service, Buffet service

4a. Define bulk buying – Bulk buying is the purchase of goods in large quantities at once to save cost and time.

4b. Three meals of the day – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Supper)

4c. Three methods of cooking – Boiling, Frying, Roasting

5a. Three ways of receiving and entertaining guests

• Welcome them politely

• Offer food and drinks

• Make them comfortable

5b. Two classes of food with two examples each

• Carbohydrates: Rice Yam

• Proteins: Beans Meat

5c. Five rules guiding table manners

• Wash hands before eating

• Do not talk while eating

• Chew with mouth closed

• Do not play with food

• Sit properly at the table

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