Primary 5 – First Term Examination for Home Economics Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR HOME ECONOMICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH MAKING GUIDES

Class: Primary 5 Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 70

SECTION A – OBJECTIVE / MULTIPLE CHOICE (50 Marks)

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options given.

1. Home Economics is the study of ______.

A. living and working in the home  B. reading and writing  C. animals only  D. mathematics

2. The main aim of Home Economics is to teach people how to ______.

A. live healthy and happy lives  B. fight others  C. waste money  D. avoid work

3. Which of these is a branch of Home Economics?

A. Food and nutrition  B. Drawing  C. History  D. Geography

4. Which of the following is a tool used in sewing?

A. Hoe  B. Needle  C. Cutlass  D. Hammer

5. Personal hygiene means ______.

A. keeping our body clean  B. playing in the mud  C. eating too much  D. wearing dirty clothes

6. The correct way to brush our teeth is ______.

A. once a week  B. twice a day  C. once a month  D. only on weekends

7. A balanced diet contains ______.

A. all classes of food  B. only rice  C. fruits only  D. water only

8. The following are examples of energy-giving foods except ______.

A. yam  B. bread  C. beans  D. rice

9. A family is made up of ______.

A. people related by blood, marriage, or adoption  B. friends  C. classmates  D. strangers

10. The smallest unit of society is the ______.

A. family  B. town  C. village  D. school

11. Which of these is a family need?

A. Food  B. Toy  C. Stone  D. Gun

12. One way of keeping the home clean is by ______.

A. sweeping regularly  B. leaving dirt on the floor  C. playing inside dirt  D. cooking without washing hands

13. The act of using money wisely is called ______.

A. saving  B. wasting  C. spending carelessly  D. begging

14. The following are food nutrients except ______.

A. carbohydrate  B. protein  C. water  D. wood

15. A meal that contains all nutrients in the right amount is called ______.

A. balanced diet  B. fast food  C. heavy food  D. junk food

16. The food we eat every morning is called ______.

A. breakfast  B. lunch  C. dinner  D. snack

17. Cooking utensils should be washed ______.

A. after use  B. once a week  C. when dirty  D. never

18. The act of taking care of our clothes is called ______.

A. clothing care  B. sewing  C. fashion  D. playing

19. One way of saving money is by using a ______.

A. saving box  B. dustbin  C. shoe rack  D. bucket

20. The process of washing, ironing, and mending clothes is known as ______.

A. clothing maintenance  B. eating  C. cooking  D. shopping

 

ANSWER KEY – SECTION A

1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. A 11. A 12. A 13. A 14. D 15. A 16. A 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. A

 

SECTION B – THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 Marks)

Question 1 (10 marks)

(a) Define Home Economics. (2 marks)

(b) List three branches of Home Economics. (3 marks)

(c) Mention two importance of Home Economics. (5 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Home Economics is the study that teaches people how to manage the home and live healthy lives.

(b) Food and nutrition, Clothing and textile, Home management.

(c) It teaches good home management, personal hygiene, and food preparation.

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

(a) What is personal hygiene? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four materials used for personal hygiene. (4 marks)

(c) List two ways of keeping our body clean. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:
(a) Personal hygiene means keeping our body, clothes, and surroundings clean.

(b) Soap, toothbrush, towel, comb.

(c) Bathing regularly, brushing teeth twice daily.

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

(a) What is a balanced diet? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four classes of food. (4 marks)

(c) State two importance of eating balanced diet. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) A balanced diet is a meal that contains all classes of food in the right amount.

(b) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils, vitamins.

(c) It helps the body grow and stay healthy.

 

Question 4 (10 marks)

(a) Define saving. (2 marks)

(b) Mention three ways of saving money. (3 marks)

(c) State three reasons for saving money. (5 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Saving is keeping money for future use.

(b) Piggy bank, bank account, cooperative society.

(c) For emergencies, education, and business.

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

(a) What is clothing maintenance? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four ways of caring for our clothes. (4 marks)

(c) State two importance of clothing care. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Clothing maintenance means keeping our clothes clean and in good condition.

(b) Washing, ironing, mending, proper storage.

(c) It makes clothes last longer and keeps them neat.