Home Economics Third Term Promotional Examination Basic 5
EDU DELIGHT TUTORS
(NURSERY & PRIMARY)
CLASS: PRIMARY 5
SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS
NAME: …………………………………
- ___________ is the method of cooking by putting the food in a pot with enough water.
(a) Boiling (b) frying (c) roasting (d) drying (e) salting - There are __________ types of frying
(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e) 5 - _____________ is cooking in an open pan of hot oil or fat over a fire.
(a) boiling (b) frying (c) salting (d) drying (e) roasting - The jobs we do at home in order to keep the home clean and tidy is called ________
(a) routine (b) chores (c) leisure (d) job (e) work - __________ is a room where we prepare, cook and eat our food
(a) living room (b) kitchen (c) dinning room (d) store (e) bedroom - ___________ is the taking or eating of all types of food in the right proportion.
(a) Diet (b) Balanced diet (c) food (d) classes of food (e) consumption - A ____________ sows our clothes
(a) seamstress (b) stylist (c) florist (d) Janitor (e) usher - An example of an energy given food is _______________
(a) millet (b) yam (c) beans (d) egg (e) water - ______________ when we use materials to cover the surface or the floor.
(a) tiles (b) covering (c) floor covering (d) surface (e) rug - _____________ are things applied to the body to make it look or smell better.
(a) cosmetics (b) make-up (c) deodorant (c) facial treatment (e) spa - ______________ is a watery cosmetics that gives the body a sweet smell when put on the body.
(a) powder (b) perfume (c) eyebrow (d) soap (e) cream - _____________ is the use of cosmetic on the body.
(a) cosmetics (b) make-up (c) antimony (d) talcum (e) pedicure - A place where body is massaged, beautifies and adore is called _____
(a) saloon (b) spa (c) bathroom (d) janitor (e) hostel - How many classes of food do we have?
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 3 (e) 2 - An example of a cutlery is _______________
(a) fork (b) stove (c) microwave (d) fried rice (e) water - An example of a floor covering is all the following except ________
(a) tiles (b) chair (c) rug (d) marble (e) terrazzo - __________ is a person who construct the building.
(a) engineer (b) architect (c) surveyor (d) accountant (e) bricklayer - We wash our hair with _____________
(a) shampoo (b) soap (c) oil (d) menthol (e) pomade - ____________ is the process of washing, drying and plaiting or straightening the hair.
(a) hairstyling (b) hairdressing (c) hair maintenance (d) hair combing (e) hair protection - The use of development prevent __________ on the body.
(a) bad odour (b) sweat (c) rashes (d) itching (e) burns - ___ helps us buy things we need and want.
- a) Skills
- b) Money
- c) Knowledge
- d) Energy
- Playing sports uses our ___.
- a) Money
- b) Knowledge
- c) Energy
- d) Tools
- Using a stove to cook is an example of using ___.
- a) Tools and Equipment
- b) Time
- c) Knowledge
- d) Energy
- Learning new things in school increases our ___.
- a) Skills
- b) Tools
- c) Knowledge
- d) Money
- Doing chores at home helps us practice our ___.
- a) Money
- b) Time
- c) Skills and Talents
- d) Knowledge
- Clean belongings help keep us ___.
- a) Busy
- b) Happy
- c) Tired
- d) Healthy
- Taking care of belongings shows we are ___.
- a) Lazy
- b) Smart
- c) Responsible
- d) Happy
- Knowing where our items are saves ___.
- a) Money
- b) Time
- c) Fun
- d) Effort
- Caring for belongings shows respect for what we ___.
- a) Want
- b) Use
- c) Have
- d) Need
- To repair a torn school bag, we should use a ___.
- a) Needle
- b) Scissors
- c) Glue
- d) Pencil
- What should you wash before handling food?
- a) Hands
- b) Face
- c) Hair
- d) Feet
- Why is it important to keep cooking utensils clean?
- a) To prevent contamination
- b) To make them shiny
- c) To make them smell good
- d) To avoid cooking
- What does cooking food to the right temperature help kill?
- a) Bacteria
- b) Plants
- c) Animals
- d) Water
- How can you prevent food from spoiling?
- a) Store it in the refrigerator
- b) Leave it on the countertop
- c) Keep it in the pantry
- d) Freeze it
- Why should you thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave?
- a) To avoid bacterial growth
- b) To make it cold
- c) To make it hot
- d) To make it taste better
- What causes biological contamination of food?
- a) Bacteria, viruses, or parasites
- b) Pesticides or cleaning agents
- c) Glass, metal, or plastic
- d) Water or air
- What kind of contamination occurs when harmful chemicals get into food?
- a) Chemical contamination
- b) Biological contamination
- c) Physical contamination
- d) Bacterial contamination
- What is the risk factor in raw food items?
- a) Higher risk of contamination
- b) Lower risk of contamination
- c) No risk of contamination
- d) Risk of spoilage
- What should you do if you notice unusual odors or colors in food?
- a) Eat it
- b) Throw it away
- c) Share it
- d) Keep it
- Why should you be careful with raw food items?
- a) They can cause foodborne illnesses
- b) They are easy to cook
- c) They are safe to eat
- d) They don’t need refrigeration
- Roasting is cooking food in an oven or over a __________.
- a) Fire
- b) Sink
- c) Cupboard
- d) Table
- Microwaving is cooking food with a __________ oven.
- a) Gas
- b) Microwave
- c) Coal
- d) Stone
- An example of boiling is __________ eggs.
- a) Frying
- b) Baking
- c) Boiling
- d) Roasting
- An example of frying is frying __________.
- a) Plantains
- b) Bread
- c) Water
- d) Milk
- An example of baking is baking __________.
- a) Eggs
- b) Bread
- c) Rice
- d) Meat
- An example of frying is frying __________.
- a) Plantains
- b) Bread
- c) Water
- d) Milk
- An example of baking is baking __________.
- a) Eggs
- b) Bread
- c) Rice
- d) Meat
- An example of grilling is grilling __________.
- a) Fish
- b) Ice cream
- c) Water
- d) Cereal
- An example of steaming is steaming __________.
- a) Vegetables
- b) Bread
- c) Cake
- d) Chicken
- An example of roasting is roasting __________.
- a) Chicken
- b) Ice
- c) Milk
- d) Soup
- Roasting is often used for cooking ______.
- a) vegetables
- b) fish
- c) meat
- d) rice
- The best method for cooking plantains to make them crispy is ______.
- a) boiling
- b) frying
- c) baking
- d) steaming
- Steamed broccoli is usually ______ and healthy.
- a) brown
- b) green
- c) red
- d) yellow
- Grilled fish has ______ marks and a smoky flavor.
- a) sweet
- b) smooth
- c) charred
- d) sour
- ______ makes bread rise and fluffy.
- a) Boiling
- b) Frying
- c) Baking
- d) Steaming
- Boiled carrots are ______ and easy to chew.
- a) hard
- b) soft
- c) crispy
- d) tough
- The method that retains the most nutrients in vegetables is ______.
- a) boiling
- b) roasting
- c) frying
- d) steaming
- The best method to cook chicken with a crispy outside and juicy inside is ______.
- a) boiling
- b) roasting
- c) steaming
- d) frying
- To get a smoky flavor in food, you should use ______.
- a) steaming
- b) baking
- c) grilling
- d) boiling
- The method that usually uses water vapor to cook food is ______.
- a) steaming
- b) frying
- c) grilling
- d) roasting
Cooking Methods Home Economics Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Theory
- What is cosmetics
- What is make up
- What is floor covering
- List 2 examples of floor covering.
- What is hairdressing
- List 2 ways of taking care of the hair.
- Define a kitchen
- State 2 items found in the kitchen.
- Define boiling method of cooking
- Define frying method of cooking
- What is boiling?
- Name a food you can bake.
- Why do we fry food?
- What is an example of roasting?
- What is grilling?
- Which method uses steam?
- Why is boiling healthy?
- Name a disadvantage of frying.
- Which method needs an oven?
- Why is steaming good for vegetables?
- What is a resource?
- Name two personal resources.
- Name two family resources.
- How can you use time as a resource?
- Why is money important as a resource?
- Give an example of a skill or talent.
- What do we use energy for at home?
- How does knowledge help us?
- Why are tools important?
- How can family members help each other?
Primary 5 Examination Third Term
Evaluation Questions
- ______ is cooking food in hot water. (Boiling)
- The method of cooking in hot oil is called ______. (Frying)
- ______ is done in an oven using dry heat. (Baking)
- ______ adds a smoky flavor to food. (Grilling)
- ______ keeps most nutrients in vegetables. (Steaming)
- The best method for cooking plantains to make them crispy is ______. (Frying)
- ______ is used for cooking chicken with a crispy outside. (Roasting)
- To get a smoky flavor in food, you should use ______. (Grilling)
- ______ is cooking food with steam. (Steaming)
- Boiled carrots are usually ______ and easy to chew. (Soft)