HOME ECONOMICS THIRD TERM EXAM QUESTIONS 

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES

INSTRUCTION – 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 – THEORY 1

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?

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SECTION B – THEORY 2

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all questions in this section.

1. Define personal belongings.

2. List out 5 examples of personal belongings.

3. What is food safety?

4. Mention 3 importance of food safety.

5. Define food contamination.

6. Write out 5 sources of food contamination.

7. What is cooking

8. Mention 5 method of cooking

9. List out all ingredients and materials for cake baking.