Mid Term Test Home Economics Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7
Comprehensive Revision Exercise
Subject: Home Economics
Topics:
- Family Values and Family Circle
- Resources: Family and Personal Resources
- Cleaning Agents for Cooking Tools and Equipment
- Cleaning Cooking Tools and Equipment
- Care of Cooking Tools and Equipment
Part A: Review and Revision (FAQs)
- What are family values?
Family values are beliefs and principles that guide how a family behaves and interacts. - Why is the family circle important?
The family circle is important because it represents unity, love, and support among family members. - What are personal resources?
Personal resources are skills, time, money, and energy that individuals can use to achieve goals. - What are family resources?
Family resources include the money, time, skills, and materials shared by family members. - Why is it important to manage resources wisely?
It helps to avoid waste and ensures everyone’s needs are met. - What are cleaning agents?
Cleaning agents are substances used to remove dirt, grease, and stains. - Give three examples of cleaning agents.
Examples include detergent, vinegar, and baking soda. - Why is it important to clean cooking tools and equipment?
It prevents germs, maintains hygiene, and keeps tools in good condition. - What are some common cooking tools?
Examples include spoons, knives, pots, and cutting boards. - How should a knife be cleaned?
Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse well, and dry immediately. - What should you do after using a cutting board?
Wash with soap and water to remove food particles and prevent bacteria. - Why is it important to care for cooking tools and equipment?
Proper care ensures they last longer and work effectively. - How do you clean a greasy pan?
Use warm water, dish soap, and a sponge to scrub off grease. - What is the difference between maintenance and care?
Maintenance is regular servicing; care involves daily cleaning and proper use. - What is a family budget?
A family budget is a plan for how to spend family resources. - How can you conserve water at home?
Turn off taps when not in use and fix leaks immediately. - Why should family members cooperate?
Cooperation makes tasks easier and strengthens family bonds. - What does “family responsibility” mean?
Family responsibility means duties shared by family members to meet their needs. - Why is it important to share household tasks?
Sharing tasks reduces stress and teaches teamwork. - What does “hygiene” mean?
Hygiene means practices that keep us and our environment clean and healthy. - What is a family circle?
It represents the bond and relationships among family members. - List three examples of family values.
Love, respect, and honesty. - Why are family values important?
They guide behavior and promote harmony in the family. - What are personal resources?
Personal resources are things like time, skills, energy, and knowledge. - Give two examples of family resources.
Money and shared household items. - Why is resource management important?
It helps to use resources wisely and avoid waste. - What are cleaning agents?
Substances used to remove dirt, grease, and germs. - Give two examples of natural cleaning agents.
Vinegar and lemon juice. - What is the purpose of cleaning cooking tools?
To maintain hygiene and prevent contamination. - How can you clean a burnt pot?
Soak it in warm soapy water and scrub gently. - Why is proper care of cooking tools important?
It prolongs their life and keeps them functional. - What is the difference between cleaning and maintenance?
Cleaning removes dirt; maintenance ensures tools remain in good condition. - What are some common cooking tools?
Examples are spoons, knives, pots, and pans. - How can family members conserve water?
By fixing leaks and turning off taps when not in use. - Why is sharing family responsibilities important?
It promotes teamwork and reduces stress. - What does a family budget do?
It helps to plan and control spending. - How do you clean a blender after use?
Wash the parts with warm soapy water and rinse well. - What is hygiene?
Practices that keep us and our environment clean and healthy. - Name a cleaning agent used for greasy pans.
Dish soap. - Why should knives be stored properly?
To prevent accidents and keep them sharp.
Part B: Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-Blanks)
- A family budget helps to avoid _______.
a) Saving
b) Planning
c) Waste
d) Cooperation
Answer: c) Waste - Cutting boards are best cleaned with _______.
a) Vinegar
b) Soap and water
c) Detergent
d) Baking soda
Answer: b) Soap and water - Cleaning agents help to remove _______.
a) Germs
b) Clothes
c) Wood
d) Air
Answer: a) Germs - Family values include _______.
a) Love and respect
b) Fighting
c) Money
d) Ignorance
Answer: a) Love and respect - _______ is an example of a personal resource.
a) Furniture
b) Time
c) Gas
d) Stove
Answer: b) Time - Family members should _______ tasks.
a) Share
b) Avoid
c) Skip
d) Overlook
Answer: a) Share - Knives should be stored in a _______.
a) Drawer
b) Damp place
c) Knife rack
d) Sink
Answer: c) Knife rack - Cleaning tools regularly prevents _______.
a) Wear
b) Germ buildup
c) Dust
d) Fatigue
Answer: b) Germ buildup - A _______ represents unity among family members.
a) Family circle
b) Budget
c) Cooking tool
d) Cleaning agent
Answer: a) Family circle - Family values include _______.
a) Kindness
b) Waste
c) Dirt
d) Mismanagement
Answer: a) Kindness - _______ is an example of a personal resource.
a) Money
b) Time
c) Equipment
d) Stove
Answer: b) Time - Detergent is used to clean _______.
a) Clothes
b) Furniture
c) Food
d) Germs
Answer: a) Clothes - A family budget helps to avoid _______.
a) Savings
b) Waste
c) Skills
d) Cooperation
Answer: b) Waste - Knives should be stored in a _______.
a) Drawer
b) Damp area
c) Knife rack
d) Sink
Answer: c) Knife rack - Cooking tools must be _______ after use.
a) Stored
b) Cleaned
c) Hidden
d) Ignored
Answer: b) Cleaned - Lemon juice is a _______ cleaning agent.
a) Natural
b) Chemical
c) Artificial
d) Synthetic
Answer: a) Natural - Proper care helps cooking tools to _______.
a) Last longer
b) Rust quickly
c) Wear out
d) Be dirty
Answer: a) Last longer - Family resources include _______.
a) Knowledge
b) Furniture
c) Skills
d) Money
Answer: d) Money
Part C: Theory Questions (Short Answer)
- Define family values.
- List three examples of personal resources.
- How can a family conserve electricity?
- What is the importance of cleaning cooking tools?
- Describe how to care for a frying pan.
- Explain the difference between personal and family resources.
- How do you properly clean a blender?
- What is meant by “hygiene”?
- Mention three common cleaning agents.
- Why should household tasks be shared among family members?
- Define family values.
- Explain why the family circle is important.
- List five personal resources.
- How can a family manage their resources wisely?
- Describe how to clean a cutting board.
- Mention two natural cleaning agents and their uses.
- Why is sharing responsibilities important in a family?
- What is a family budget, and why is it useful?
- Describe how to clean a greasy frying pan.
- Explain the difference between cleaning and maintenance.
Part D: True or False Questions
- Cooking tools should be washed only once a week. False
- Family values include honesty and kindness. True
- A dirty knife is safe to use. False
- Detergent can clean greasy dishes effectively. True
- Family members must cooperate for unity. True
- Baking soda is not a cleaning agent. False
- Personal resources include skills and time. True
- A family circle represents only adults. False
- Cutting boards should be cleaned with sandpaper. False
- Proper care extends the life of equipment. True
- Family values include honesty and kindness. True
- A dirty pot can cause illness. True
- Knives should be left in the sink after washing. False
- Baking soda is not a cleaning agent. False
- A family budget helps to save resources. True
- A cutting board does not need cleaning after use. False
- Personal resources include money and skills. True
- Proper care keeps cooking tools working well. True
- Family members should not share responsibilities. False
- Hygiene prevents germs and illnesses. True
Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
- A _______ budget helps plan family spending.
Answer: Family - _______ is an example of a cleaning agent.
Answer: Vinegar - Cooking tools must be _______ after use.
Answer: Cleaned - _______ is a key family value.
Answer: Love - Personal resources include time and _______.
Answer: Skills - A dirty pot can cause _______.
Answer: Illness - Family members should share household _______.
Answer: Tasks - Cleaning prevents the spread of _______.
Answer: Germs - Proper care helps cooking tools to last _______.
Answer: Longer - _______ helps in keeping equipment germ-free.
Answer: Hygiene - A _______ represents love and unity among family members.
Answer: Family circle - _______ is a natural cleaning agent.
Answer: Vinegar - Cooking tools must be cleaned to remove _______.
Answer: Dirt - A family budget helps to avoid _______.
Answer: Waste - Family values include _______ and honesty.
Answer: Respect - Proper care of tools ensures they last _______.
Answer: Longer - A dirty knife can cause _______.
Answer: Injury - _______ is an example of a chemical cleaning agent.
Answer: Detergent - Sharing tasks promotes _______ in the family.
Answer: Teamwork - _______ is the practice of keeping clean.
Answer: Hygiene
This comprehensive revision exercise provides students with diverse question types to test their knowledge, promote understanding, and reinforce key concepts taught during the term.