Mid Term Assessment Home Economics Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

MID-TERM ASSESSMENT

CLASS: Primary 5
SUBJECT: Home Economics
TERM: Second Term
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………

Part A: Objective Questions

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Cooking food in enough water is called _________.
   (a) Frying (b) Boiling (c) Roasting (d) Smoking
2. ________ is the process of cooking food using steam.
   (a) Roasting (b) Steaming (c) Grilling (d) Frying
3. The cooking of food in hot fat or oil is known as _________.
   (a) Smoking (b) Boiling (c) Frying (d) Baking
4. To prepare akara, beans must be _________ first.
   (a) Peeled (b) Boiled (c) Ground (d) Cooked
5. Moi-moi is best cooked by _________.
   (a) Steaming (b) Roasting (c) Frying (d) Boiling
6. A balanced diet contains _________.
   (a) One class of food (b) Equal portions of food (c) All food classes in the right proportions (d) Snacks only
7. Foods that spoil easily are called _________ foods.
   (a) Edible (b) Fresh (c) Perishable (d) Expensive
8. Foods like rice and yam are commonly cooked by _________.
   (a) Roasting (b) Frying (c) Boiling (d) Steaming
9. Items like carpets, tiles, and terrazzo are used as _________ in homes.
   (a) Furniture (b) Floor coverings (c) Utensils (d) Decorations
10. Foods that can be roasted include _________.
    (a) Yam and plantain (b) Beans and rice (c) Garri and bread (d) Eggs and milk
11. Cleaning agents used in the home include _________.
    (a) Cloth (b) Soap (c) Shoes (d) Food
12. A _________ is where food is prepared in the home.
    (a) Store (b) Verandah (c) Kitchen (d) Bathroom
13. Cooking food in an oven uses _________ heat.
    (a) Moist (b) Dry (c) Wet (d) Open
14. _________ is an example of a cleaning agent used to scrub dirty floors.
    (a) Mop (b) Broom (c) Detergent (d) Rug
15. Vegetables like spinach are important because they provide _________.
    (a) Vitamins (b) Fats (c) Starch (d) Protein
16. The bathroom should always be kept _________.
    (a) Dirty (b) Clean (c) Disorganized (d) Crowded
17. Visitors are usually hosted in the _________ of the house.
    (a) Living room (b) Kitchen (c) Store (d) Passage
18. Eggs can be cooked by _________.
    (a) Roasting (b) Steaming (c) Boiling (d) Frying
19. Surfaces in the home should be cleaned to remove _________.
    (a) Dirt (b) Water (c) Food (d) Air
20. Linoleum is made from _________.
    (a) Cement (b) Wood (c) Rubber (d) Wire

Part B: Theory Questions

Answer all the questions in your notebook.

1. Define a balanced diet and give two examples of meals that are balanced.
2. List five materials used for cleaning the home.
3. Mention three foods that can be boiled and three that can be roasted.
4. Explain the difference between steaming and frying.
5. Name three types of floor coverings and their uses.
6. Why is it important to keep the bathroom clean?
7. List five items commonly found in the kitchen.
8. Mention three foods that can be preserved by refrigeration.
9. Explain why perishable foods need to be preserved.
10. Name two examples of each of the following:
    a. Vegetables
    b. Fruits
    c. Proteins
11. Describe the process of cooking moi-moi using steaming.
12. What are cleaning agents, and why are they important in the home?
13. State three ways to maintain a clean environment.
14. List three examples of foods that spoil easily and explain why.
15. Mention two reasons why we cook food.
16. Give two examples of boiled foods and explain why boiling is suitable for them.
17. Mention three advantages of roasting foods.
18. State three materials used for making homemade polish.
19. Why is it important to eat foods rich in vitamins?
20. Explain the term “dry heat” with one cooking method that uses it.

Part C: True or False Questions

1. Moi-moi can be cooked by frying. (True/False)
2. Balanced diets contain only vitamins. (True/False)
3. Perishable foods last longer than non-perishable foods. (True/False)
4. Cleaning agents include soap and detergent. (True/False)
5. The kitchen is used for hosting visitors. (True/False)
6. Boiling uses dry heat to cook food. (True/False)
7. Vegetables are sources of vitamins. (True/False)
8. Dirty bathrooms can spread diseases. (True/False)
9. Carpets are examples of floor coverings. (True/False)
10. Steaming is a method of cooking with moist heat. (True/False)
11. Roasting is done using open flames or ovens. (True/False)
12. Foods like yam and plantain can be fried. (True/False)
13. Dustbins are used to keep shoes. (True/False)
14. Eggs are a source of protein. (True/False)
15. Linoleum is made from cement. (True/False)
16. Balanced diets help maintain good health. (True/False)
17. Soap is not a cleaning agent. (True/False)
18. Dirty surfaces should be cleaned regularly. (True/False)
19. Visitors are hosted in the kitchen. (True/False)
20. Boiling is suitable for cooking foods like rice and yam. (True/False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. The cooking of food using steam is called _________.
2. Cleaning agents such as _________ are used to clean floors.
3. Balanced diets provide _________ for the body.
4. Examples of boiled foods include rice and _________.
5. The kitchen should always be kept _________.
6. Perishable foods need to be _________ to prevent spoilage.
7. Examples of cleaning agents include _________ and detergent.
8. Moi-moi is prepared from _________.
9. Food cooked by frying is submerged in _________.
10. _________ is a source of vitamins.
11. Terrazzo is an example of a _________ covering.
12. Eggs can be boiled, fried, or _________.
13. Roasting is done using _________ heat.
14. Visitors are hosted in the _________.
15. Vegetables like spinach and tomatoes provide _________.
16. Dirty bathrooms can cause _________ to spread.
17. Soap and _________ are important for cleaning.
18. Cleaning surfaces removes _________.
19. Foods rich in _________ help build the body.
20. Carpets and rugs are examples of _________ coverings.

This assessment ensures balance between factual recall, application, and analytical thinking, aligning with Lagos State curriculum standards.