Examination Questions Social Studies Primary 3 Second Term
Social Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12
Topic: Second Term Examination
Objective:
To assess students’ understanding of all second-term topics covered in Basic Science.
Exam Instructions for Teachers:
- Ensure that all students are seated properly and have their materials ready before the exam starts.
- Explain the instructions clearly to the students before they begin.
- Remind students to answer the questions they know and skip those they are unsure of.
- Stress the importance of honesty during the exam and make sure they understand that cheating is not allowed.
- Supervise the exam room carefully to prevent any form of malpractice.
- Make sure students write their names and class clearly on the answer sheet.
- After the exam, review the answers with the students and provide feedback.
Exam Instructions for Students:
- Read each question carefully before answering.
- Do not talk to your classmates during the exam.
- If you don’t know the answer to a question, move on and come back to it later.
- Do not look at anyone else’s paper. You should work independently.
- Write your answers clearly, using simple words where possible.
- Answer all the questions to the best of your ability.
- Avoid guessing. Try to answer only if you are sure.
- After completing the exam, check your work carefully.
Part A: Objective Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options (a, b, c, or d)
- Drug abuse is harmful to the _______.
- a) Heart
- b) Body
- c) Feet
- d) Brain
(Answer: b)
- We use _______ to wash away germs.
- a) Soap
- b) Water
- c) Food
- d) Oil
(Answer: a)
- Malaria is spread by _______.
- a) Mosquitoes
- b) Water
- c) Wind
- d) Birds
(Answer: a)
- A cold is caused by _______.
- a) Bacteria
- b) Viruses
- c) Clean air
- d) Water
(Answer: b)
- _______ is a common symptom of flu.
- a) Fever
- b) Rash
- c) Headache
- d) Vomiting
(Answer: a)
- _______ is used to prevent many diseases.
- a) Medicine
- b) Vaccination
- c) Food
- d) Exercise
(Answer: b)
- We can prevent many diseases by washing our _______.
- a) Hands
- b) Clothes
- c) Shoes
- d) Hair
(Answer: a)
- The flu is spread by _______ in the air.
- a) Dust
- b) Germs
- c) Heat
- d) Cold
(Answer: b)
- To stay healthy, we need to eat _______ food.
- a) Junk
- b) Unhealthy
- c) Healthy
- d) Sweet
(Answer: c)
- A runny nose is a sign of a _______.
- a) Flu
- b) Broken bone
- c) Fever
- d) Stomach ache
(Answer: a)
- Diarrhea is caused by _______ food or water.
- a) Dirty
- b) Clean
- c) Frozen
- d) Expired
(Answer: a)
- To stop the spread of germs, we should cover our _______ when we cough.
- a) Eyes
- b) Mouth
- c) Hands
- d) Ears
(Answer: b)
- The body’s first line of defense is the _______.
- a) Skin
- b) Nose
- c) Stomach
- d) Heart
(Answer: a)
- Washing our hands can stop the spread of _______.
- a) Germs
- b) Air
- c) Water
- d) Food
(Answer: a)
- _______ can help stop illness by strengthening the body.
- a) Eating junk food
- b) Exercise
- c) Sleeping all day
- d) Watching TV
(Answer: b)
- Germs are tiny _______ that can make us sick.
- a) Animals
- b) Plants
- c) Microorganisms
- d) Insects
(Answer: c)
- A _______ can be used to treat diseases caused by bacteria.
- a) Antibiotic
- b) Vitamin
- c) Vaccine
- d) Sugar
(Answer: a)
- The _______ system helps fight infections in the body.
- a) Nervous
- b) Digestive
- c) Immune
- d) Circulatory
(Answer: c)
- Clean _______ is important to avoid waterborne diseases.
- a) Air
- b) Water
- c) Food
- d) Hands
(Answer: b)
- _______ is one of the most common ways people get sick.
- a) Eating unhealthy food
- b) Exercising
- c) Drinking water
- d) Washing hands
(Answer: a)
- Malaria is caused by _______ that bite people.
- a) Mosquitoes
- b) Flies
- c) Snakes
- d) Birds
(Answer: a)
- If you have diarrhea, you should drink _______ to stay hydrated.
- a) Soda
- b) Water
- c) Juice
- d) Milk
(Answer: b)
- _______ are small living things that can make us sick.
- a) Microbes
- b) Animals
- c) Plants
- d) Birds
(Answer: a)
- Germs can enter the body through the _______.
- a) Skin
- b) Eyes
- c) Mouth
- d) All of the above
(Answer: d)
- A _______ is a way to stop a disease before it starts.
- a) Treatment
- b) Vaccine
- c) Medicine
- d) Surgery
(Answer: b)
- A _______ can be used to stop the spread of germs from your mouth.
- a) Mask
- b) Hat
- c) Shoes
- d) Towel
(Answer: a)
- _______ is caused by germs from the air, food, or water.
- a) Diarrhea
- b) Cold
- c) Stomach ache
- d) Fever
(Answer: b)
- A doctor can give you _______ if you have a bacterial infection.
- a) Vaccine
- b) Antibiotics
- c) Vitamins
- d) Rest
(Answer: b)
- The main symptom of a cold is a _______.
- a) Cough
- b) Sneeze
- c) Fever
- d) Tiredness
(Answer: b)
- To stay healthy, we need _______ water every day.
- a) Dirty
- b) Clean
- c) Warm
- d) Cold
(Answer: b)
Part B: Theory Questions
30 Simple Short Answer Questions
- What is drug abuse?
- Name one symptom of malaria.
- How does handwashing help prevent illness?
- What are the signs of flu?
- Why is vaccination important?
- How can we prevent the spread of germs?
- What are the symptoms of diarrhea?
- What causes cold?
- How do mosquitoes spread malaria?
- What is the best way to stop the spread of germs?
- What can you do to prevent diarrhea?
- How does exercise help the body stay healthy?
- What is the role of the immune system?
- How can clean water prevent diseases?
- What is a vaccine, and how does it help?
- Why is it important to cover your mouth when coughing?
- How do doctors treat bacterial infections?
- What are the dangers of drinking dirty water?
- What should you do if you have a fever?
- How does washing hands help prevent the flu?
- What is the cause of a cold?
- What can you do if you are sick with the flu?
- How do antibiotics help when you are sick?
- What are common signs of illness?
- How do poor hygiene practices lead to illness?
- How do you help someone who is feeling unwell?
- What is the first thing to do when you feel sick?
- Why should you rest when you are sick?
- What is the difference between flu and malaria?
- How can we stay healthy at home?
Part C: True or False Questions
30 True or False Questions
- Handwashing helps prevent the spread of germs. (True/False)
- Vaccination is not necessary to prevent diseases. (True/False)
- Mosquitoes cause malaria. (True/False)
- The flu can be spread by coughing. (True/False)
- Diarrhea is caused by eating healthy food. (True/False)
- A cold is caused by bacteria. (True/False)
- Drinking clean water helps prevent illness. (True/False)
- We can prevent illness by not washing our hands. (True/False)
- Germs can spread from person to person. (True/False)
- Vaccines help protect against diseases. (True/False)
- Germs are only found in food. (True/False)
- You can stop germs from spreading by covering your mouth. (True/False)
- Illnesses are caused by dirty water. (True/False)
- You need medicine to stop a cold. (True/False)
- Malaria can be treated by antibiotics. (True/False)
- Poor hygiene can cause diseases. (True/False)
- Eating junk food can make you sick. (True/False)
- Rest helps you recover from illness. (True/False)
- Exercise makes the body weak. (True/False)
- Washing your hands is important to stop germs from spreading. (True/False)
Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions without Options
- _______ helps prevent malaria by killing mosquitoes.
- Washing your _______ before eating helps prevent illness.
- _______ is the most common symptom of a cold.
- Drinking _______ water prevents diarrhea.
- A healthy diet helps the _______ stay strong.
- The _______ system fights germs in the body.
- _______ is caused by bacteria or viruses.
- Poor _______ can lead to illness.
- A _______ can help prevent diseases like polio.
- _______ can spread germs if you don’t cover your mouth.
- Vaccination helps _______ diseases.
- You should _______ your hands after using the toilet.
- The flu is spread by _______ in the air.
- A doctor gives you _______ to fight bacterial infections.
- Malaria is spread by _______ mosquitoes.
- Drinking _______ fluids is important when you’re sick.
- _______ is a common symptom of malaria.
- Clean _______ helps prevent many diseases.
- Rest and _______ help you recover from illness.
- _______ is important to stop the spread of germs.
This set of questions and instructions will help students revise the topics learned throughout the second term and assess their understanding, while providing a comprehensive review of key concepts.