SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2025

CLASS: PRIMARY 2
SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS
TIME: 1 HOUR
NAME:…………………………………………………………

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

• This examination is designed to test your knowledge of Home Economics.
• Read each question carefully before answering.
• Answer all questions as instructed.
• Do not cheat or talk to other students during the exam.
• Stay calm, do your best, and work independently.

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PART A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Choose the correct answer from the options (a, b, c, or d).

1.) Food is preserved to avoid getting ______________.
(a) eat (b) wash (c) spoilt (d) cold

2.) ___________ can easily get into our food if they are not handled with care.
(a) mosquito (b) germs (c) sun (d) salt

3.) _______ is the process of placing certain food items in the sun to dry over a period of time.
(a) smoking (b) boiling (c) drying (d) frying

4.) Freezing is another way of preserving food.
(a) true (b) false

5.) All these are reasons we must handle food with care except ______.
(a) to avoid bacteria (b) to prevent food poisoning (c) to prevent balance diet (d) to make food tasty

6.) Leftover foods are foods that remain after use.
(a) true (b) false

7.) Rotten fruits and vegetables can cause ______.
(a) harmful substances (b) adequate substances (c) protein substances (d) fresh substances

8.) Harmful substances make us grow well and healthy.
(a) true (b) false

9.) ___________ is the washing of the body.
(a) dusting (b) bathing (c) brushing (d) combing

10.) It is good to take our bath regularly.
(a) yes (b) no

11.) A balanced diet is also known as an _______.
(a) poor diet (b) adequate diet (c) worse diet (d) incomplete diet

12.) Clean water, soap, sponge, towel, and body cream are examples of materials for bathing.
(a) true (b) false

13.) Fruits are made into ____________ drinks.
(a) wine (b) water (c) fruit juices (d) tea

14.) ____________ is the natural state of rest in which the eyes are closed.
(a) sit (b) sleep (c) bend (d) stand

15.) Which food gives us fat and oil?
(a) palm oil (b) rice (c) banana (d) beans

16.) When do we eat lunch food?
(a) afternoon (b) night (c) morning (d) evening

17.) __________ is a state of relaxation.
(a) eat (b) rest (c) dance (d) jump

18.) Calcium is good for the ___________.
(a) eyes (b) bone (c) skin (d) nose

19.) Exercise helps the body to keep fit and ______.
(a) strong (b) lazy (c) weak (d) tired

20.) ____________ is a physical activity that we do always to keep our body in good health.
(a) talking (b) exercise (c) sleeping (d) eating

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PART B: THEORY QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Answer the following questions in simple sentences.

1.) What is bathing?

2.) List four materials needed for bathing.
(a) ________________________________
(b) ________________________________
(c) ________________________________
(d) ________________________________

3.) Mention four ways of preserving food.
(a) ________________________________
(b) ________________________________
(c) ________________________________
(d) ________________________________

4.) List three harmful substances that you know.
(a) ________________________________
(b) ________________________________
(c) ________________________________

5.) Write four steps in taking a bath.
(a) ________________________________
(b) ________________________________
(c) ________________________________
(d) ________________________________

6.) List three foods that can be preserved.
(a) ________________________________
(b) ________________________________
(c) ________________________________

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PART C: TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Write True or False for the statements below.

1.) Washing our hands before eating keeps us healthy. _______________
2.) Eating too many sweets is good for our teeth. _______________
3.) Drinking clean water helps to prevent diseases. _______________
4.) We should eat a balanced diet every day. _______________
5.) Cooking food kills germs and makes it safe to eat. _______________
6.) Dirty clothes should be worn daily. _______________
7.) We should sleep for at least 8 hours every night. _______________
8.) Resting helps the body recover from stress. _______________
9.) A person who does not exercise may become weak. _______________
10.) Brushing our teeth once a week is enough. _______________
11.) Good hygiene prevents sickness. _______________
12.) Fruits and vegetables give us vitamins. _______________
13.) It is okay to eat food that has changed color and smells bad. _______________
14.) Sleeping helps the brain to rest. _______________
15.) Cooking food helps to kill germs. _______________
16.) Eating too much junk food is good for the body. _______________
17.) Washing clothes makes them clean and fresh. _______________
18.) Exercise makes the body weak and tired. _______________
19.) The skin needs to be kept clean to stay healthy. _______________
20.) People should not wash their hands before cooking food. _______________
21.) Drinking dirty water can cause diseases. _______________
22.) Soap helps to remove dirt from the skin. _______________
23.) We should always cut our fingernails short and clean. _______________
24.) Eating only one type of food every day is good. _______________
25.) Food should be stored properly to prevent spoilage. _______________
26.) Milk and eggs are sources of protein. _______________
27.) Fruits should be washed before eating. _______________
28.) Bathing helps to remove sweat and dirt from the skin. _______________
29.) It is not important to change our clothes daily. _______________
30.) Fresh air and exercise help keep us strong. _______________

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PART D: FILL-IN-THE-GAPS QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1.) The process of keeping food for a long time is called _______________.
2.) Food that remains after eating is called _______________.
3.) We use _______________ to brush our teeth.
4.) Water should be _______________ before drinking to make it safe.
5.) The process of washing our body is called _______________.
6.) We eat food to _______________ and grow.
7.) The best drink for our body is _______________.
8.) Vegetables are rich in _______________.
9.) We sleep at _______________ to rest our body.
10.) A balanced diet contains all the _______________ nutrients.
11.) Fruits like oranges and mangoes give us _______________.
12.) We must _______________ our hands before eating.
13.) People who do not sleep enough feel _______________ the next day.
14.) _______________ is an example of a dairy product.
15.) It is important to eat _______________ food.
16.) Exercise makes our body _______________.
17.) Too much sugar in food can cause _______________ problems.
18.) _______________ is the best way to remove sweat and dirt from the body.
19.) _______________ is needed to keep our bones strong.
20.) It is important to rest after _______________.

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TOTAL SCORE: 100 MARKS

Good luck!