Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer keys

THIRD TERM HOME ECONOMICS EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5)

HOME ECONOMICS EXAM QUESTIONS 

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

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

SECTION B – THEORY

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all questions in this section. 

1. State 5 relevant clothing articles you know.

2. Mention any three materials used in making simple relevant articles.

3. State two procedure involved in making apron.

4. Explain what you understand by the term maintenance of clothing.

5. List three ways of caring for clothes.

6. Define patching.

7. State in three steps preparation of pocket for apron.

8. Mention three types of household pests.

9. State three ways of removing stains in our clothes.

10. What is sewing?

THIRD TERM HOME ECONOMICS EXAMINATION PRIMARY 5 – ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES ANSWER KEYS 

1. C – paper mache

2. C – Tailoring machine

3. B – Apron

4. C – Match stick

5. C – tack neckband…

6. C – an effective

7. B – cause

8. B – Mending

9. B – repair

10. B – Sewing

11. B – cooking

12. B – Frying

13. C – Polish

14. A – Scouring powder

15. C – laundry

SECTION B – THEORY ANSWER KEYS 

1. Five relevant clothing articles

• Shirt

• Trousers

• Skirt

• Dress

• Apron

2. Three materials used in making simple articles

• Fabric (cloth)

• Needle

• Thread

3. Two procedures involved in making apron

• Cutting the fabric to the required shape

• Stitching/sewing the pieces together

4. Maintenance of clothing is the proper care and handling of clothes to keep them clean, neat, and in good condition.

5. Three ways of caring for clothes

• Washing regularly

• Ironing properly

• Storing neatly

6. Patching is the process of repairing torn or worn-out parts of clothes by sewing a piece of cloth over the damaged area.

7. Three steps in preparing pocket for apron

• Cut the pocket to the required size and shape

• Fold and tack the edges

• Stitch the pocket onto the apron

8. Three types of household pests

• Cockroaches

• Rats

• Mosquitoes

9. Three ways of removing stains

• Washing with soap and water

• Using detergents or bleach

• Scrubbing gently

10. Sewing is the process of joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread.

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