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1st Term Examination
HOME ECONOMICS
JSS 3
Section A
Choose the correct option
- __________ are threads which are obtained by twisting several fibres together (a)yarns (b)wefts (c)warps (d)fabrics
- __________ is a long, finished or self knitted edge of a fabric (a)selvedge (b)weaving (c)gram (d)yam
- __________ are threads that run horizontally or lengthwise on a fabric (a)fibres (b)yarns (c)wraps (d)wefts
- The two main classes of fibres are (a)plant and synthetic fibres (b)man-made and synthetic fibres (c)natural and plant fibres (d)natural and man-made fibres
- _________ burns easily and smells like burning paper (a)linen (b)cotton (c)silk (d)wool
- ________ are cellulose – based fibres (a)viscose rayon and nylon (b)nylon and cellulose acetate (c)polyester and nylon (d)viscose rayon and cellulose acetate
- Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when purchasing a sewing machine (a)durability of the machine (b)availability of the machine spare parts (c)money to buy the machine (d)electric and automobile machine
- Which of the following types of sewing machine is the most expensive? (a)treadle sewing machine (b)electric sewing machine (c)hand wheel sewing machine (d)industrial designing sewing machine
- Which of these is not a part of a sewing machine? (a)balance wheel (b)spool pin (c)sewing table (d)stop motion screw
- The upright metal rod that holds the thread up in a sewing machine is called a (a)face plate (b)stitch regulator (c)spool pin (d)presser foot lever
- __________ is not a type of fullness (a)zip (b)dart (c)tack (d)pleat
- A ______ is a combination of a fastening and an opening (a)press-stud (b)zip (c)hook (d)button hole
- Which of the following is not an example of synthetic fibre (a)viscose (b)charcoal (c)rayon (d)acetate
- The following are reasons for studying textile except that it enable one’s area (a)the origin, properties and uses of fibres (b)different dresses for different occasions (c)the grains of a fibre (d)the cultural fashion of one’s area
- Which of these is not a stain removal? (a)vinegar (b)soap (c)lemon juice (d)mentholated spirit
- __________ is located on top of the sewing machine and is used to hold the sewing thread in position (a)electric motor (b)needle clamp (c)spool pin (d)needles head
- An electric motor is important in the operation of (a)hand wheel machine (b)treadle sewing machine (c)electric sewing machine (d)food – operated sewing machine
- Devices attached to openings which closes the points are (a)elastics (b)press studs (c)facings (d)fastening
- Special features made on garments for easy wearing and removal are called (a)darts (b)facings (c)finishing (d)openings
- The durable method of finishing necklines and armholes edges of a garments by (a)facing (b)finishes (c)necking (d)edging
SECTION B – THEORY
- (a)State three uses of textile
(b)State two reasons for studying textiles
- (a)Mention four parts of a sewing machine
(b)List two common faults in sewing
- (a)Define garment construction
(b)State five steps in laundry