HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 1 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
Examination Paper: First Term
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1)
Duration: 1 hour
Section A: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (30 marks)
Choose the correct answer (a, b, c, or d) for each question.
- We should brush our teeth ___ a day.
- a) Once
- b) Twice
- c) Thrice
- d) Never
- Flossing helps to clean ___ teeth.
- a) Dirty
- b) White
- c) Between
- d) None
- Eating too much ___ can cause tooth decay.
- a) Water
- b) Sugar
- c) Vegetables
- d) Fruits
- Bacteria in the mouth feed on ___.
- a) Sweets
- b) Vegetables
- c) Fruits
- d) Water
- Tooth decay happens when we don’t ___ our teeth.
- a) Brush
- b) Eat
- c) Sleep
- d) Talk
- We should visit the dentist for check-ups ___.
- a) Monthly
- b) Twice a year
- c) Weekly
- d) Never
- Drinking too much ___ can harm our teeth.
- a) Juice
- b) Milk
- c) Water
- d) Coffee
- Brushing and ___ help prevent tooth decay.
- a) Flossing
- b) Combing
- c) Playing
- d) Reading
- We should eat less ___ and more fruits and vegetables.
- a) Sugar
- b) Salt
- c) Water
- d) Candy
- Tooth decay makes teeth ___.
- a) Stronger
- b) Weaker
- c) Clean
- d) Yellow
- _______________ is the part of the body
(a) eyes
(b) board
(c) plate - Use a good toilet _______ to bathe
(a) soap
(b) food
(c) clothe - Use clean ___________ to take your bath
(a) food
(b) water
(c) cream - How many legs do you have
(a) three
(b) two
(c) four - Everybody has ____________ arms
(a) four
(b) three
(c) two - Keeping our hands and feet clean will make them free from the attack of
(a) sweet
(b) germs
(c) ball - The hands and feet will work very well when they are
(a) dust
(b) clean
(c) dirty - We should wash our hands after coming from
(a) dinning room
(b) kitchen
(c) toilet - After playing rough in the playground, we need to _____ our feet
(a) wash
(b) watch
(c) walk - __________ play demands that we should wash our hands and feet
(a) gentle
(b) normal
(c) rough - After you have played in the _____________ you need to wash your feet
(a) dust
(b) room
(c) bed - _______________ is used to taste food
(a) teeth
(b) tongue
(c) nose - We use our ___________ to tear meat
(a) tongue
(b) mouth
(c) teeth - It is recommended that we should brush our teeth _____
(a) every month
(b) every week
(c) twice a day - If you don’t brush your tongue your mouth will be _____
(a) scenting
(b) smelling
(c) sweet - Every corner of the mouth must be thoroughly washed
(a) no
(b) yes - I have __________ toes
(a) ten
(b) nine
(c) seven - The mouth is used for _________
(a) eating
(b) walk
(c) clapping - The teeth are used for chewing
(a) true
(b) false - The tongue is used for _______
(a) tasting
(b) rolling
(c) dancing
Instructions for Section A:
- Choose the correct answer by shading the corresponding letter (a, b, c, or d) on the answer sheet.
Section B: Theory Short Answer Questions (70 marks)
Answer all questions. Write your answers in the space provided.
- Why is it important to brush our teeth? (5 marks)
- Name two materials used for cleaning our body. (5 marks)
- What are the benefits of washing our hands before eating? (5 marks)
- Explain why we should eat less sugar for our teeth. (5 marks)
- Describe how to use a toothbrush and toothpaste. (5 marks)
- How does mouthwash help our mouth? (5 marks)
- Why should we visit the dentist regularly? (5 marks)
- What can happen if we don’t clean our tongue? (5 marks)
- How does brushing our teeth prevent tooth decay? (5 marks)
- Explain the importance of staying clean. (5 marks)
- Name two materials used in taking care of the hair
(a) ______________________________
(b) ________________________________ - The trunk is made up of a ___________________ and the _____________________
- Name two parts of the human body
(a) ______________________________
(b) ________________________________ - What is the name of this part of the body ________________
- We use toothpaste and brush for our ________________________________
Instructions for Section B:
- Answer each question clearly and concisely in the space provided.
- Use complete sentences where necessary.
- Ensure your handwriting is neat and legible.
Conclusion:
Ensure to read through your exam paper carefully before starting. Good luck!
This examination paper is designed to assess students’ understanding of body care and hygiene concepts covered in the First Term of Primary 1 Home Economics. It includes both multiple-choice and short answer questions to comprehensively evaluate their knowledge and application skills.
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