Mid Term Test Basic Science Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Mid-Term Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (30 Questions)

1. The _____ helps us to smell. (a) eye (b) nose (c) ear (d) tongue
2. We use our _____ to taste different foods. (a) nose (b) ear (c) tongue (d) eye
3. The sense of sight is connected to the _____. (a) nose (b) tongue (c) eye (d) ear
4. The _____ helps us hear sounds. (a) eye (b) nose (c) tongue (d) ear
5. Bitter leaf has a _____ taste. (a) sweet (b) salty (c) bitter (d) sour
6. The smell of flowers is usually _____. (a) unpleasant (b) pleasant (c) bitter (d) salty
7. Our _____ helps us see things. (a) nose (b) eye (c) ear (d) tongue
8. Sugar tastes _____. (a) bitter (b) salty (c) sweet (d) sour
9. We use our ears to hear different _____. (a) smells (b) tastes (c) sounds (d) sights
10. Lemons have a _____ taste. (a) sweet (b) salty (c) bitter (d) sour
11. The nose detects different _____. (a) tastes (b) sounds (c) smells (d) sights
12. The _____ is the organ for tasting. (a) nose (b) tongue (c) ear (d) eye
13. Salt has a _____ taste. (a) sweet (b) salty (c) bitter (d) sour
14. The ear helps us to _____. (a) see (b) hear (c) smell (d) taste
15. The nose helps us to detect different _____. (a) sounds (b) tastes (c) sights (d) odours
16. Perfumes usually have a _____ odour. (a) unpleasant (b) pleasant (c) salty (d) bitter
17. We use our _____ to enjoy the aroma of food. (a) tongue (b) ear (c) eye (d) nose
18. The tongue has tiny bumps called _____. (a) taste buds (b) smell buds (c) hearing buds (d) sight buds
19. The _____ is the organ for seeing. (a) tongue (b) ear (c) nose (d) eye
20. Fresh fruits usually have a _____ smell. (a) unpleasant (b) pleasant (c) bitter (d) salty
21. The _____ allows us to hear different things. (a) ear (b) eye (c) nose (d) tongue
22. Garbage usually has an _____ odour. (a) pleasant (b) unpleasant (c) salty (d) sweet
23. The sense of _____ helps us detect flavours in food. (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing (d) sight
24. Smoke can alert us to _____. (a) pleasure (b) danger (c) taste (d) sound
25. The _____ allows us to taste different things. (a) eye (b) nose (c) ear (d) tongue
26. The smell of fresh bread is _____. (a) unpleasant (b) salty (c) pleasant (d) bitter
27. _____ helps us to hear music. (a) Sight (b) Taste (c) Smell (d) Hearing
28. The _____ is the organ for smelling. (a) tongue (b) nose (c) ear (d) eye
29. The _____ is the organ for hearing. (a) ear (b) eye (c) tongue (d) nose
30. The smell of a skunk is _____. (a) pleasant (b) salty (c) unpleasant (d) sweet

Theory Questions (20 Questions)

1. Explain how the sense of sight helps us in our daily activities.
2. Describe the function of the tongue in tasting.
3. What are the different types of taste that the tongue can detect? Provide examples for each.
4. How does the ear help us understand our environment?
5. Why is the sense of smell important for safety?
6. Explain the difference between pleasant and unpleasant odours. Give examples.
7. Describe how the nose detects smells.
8. What are taste buds, and where are they located?
9. How does the sense of hearing help us communicate with others?
10. What is the role of the eye in the sense of sight?
11. How do taste buds differentiate between different tastes?
12. Why is it important to be able to distinguish between different sounds?
13. Describe a situation where the sense of smell alerted you to danger.
14. Explain how the sense of taste enhances our eating experience.
15. What can cause a loss of the sense of smell, and how might it affect daily life?
16. How does the sense of hearing help us enjoy music?
17. Discuss the importance of each of the five senses in our daily lives.
18. How do unpleasant odours help us avoid harmful substances?
19. Explain how the eye and the brain work together to help us see.
20. How can we take care of our senses to keep them healthy?

True or False Questions (10 Questions)

1. The tongue is the organ we use to hear. (False)
2. Bitter leaf has a sweet taste. (False)
3. The nose helps us detect different smells. (True)
4. We use our eyes to see things around us. (True)
5. Salt has a bitter taste. (False)
6. The ear is used for tasting food. (False)
7. Sugar tastes sweet. (True)
8. The sense of smell can alert us to danger. (True)
9. Taste buds are found on the tongue. (True)
10. The nose is the organ we use to smell. (True)