Primary 2 Home Economics Welcome Test Second Term

Primary 2 Home Economics Questions and Answers

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. ___________ can easily get into our foods if they are not handled with care.
  2. Mention two ways of preserving food:
    • a. _________________________________
    • b. _________________________________
  3. ___________ are foods that remain after use or when they have gone out of season.
  4. Mention two substances that are harmful to the body:
    • a. _________________________________
    • b. _________________________________
  5. State one effect of harmful substances in the body: __________________________
  6. ___________ is the method of treating and handling food to prevent or stop it from getting spoilt.
  7. ___________ are made into fruit juice and drinks.
  8. Yam tubers are stored on a __________________________ fence.
  9. Hard drugs damage the __________________________.
  10. Oil is stored in big __________________________ for use later.
  11. What is bathing? _________________________________________
  12. List two materials for bathing:
    • a. _________________________________
    • b. _________________________________
  13. ___________ is the voluntary movement of the body in an organized way to keep it fit and healthy.
  14. A balanced diet is also known as __________________________.
  15. Name two foods that contain carbohydrates:
    • a. _________________________________
    • b. _________________________________

Multiple-Choice Questions

  1. Germs can easily get into our foods if they are not handled with care.
    • (a) True
    • (b) False
  2. Two ways of preserving food are:
    • (a) Leaving it outside
    • (b) Keeping it in the refrigerator
    • (c) Throwing it away
    • (d) Eating it immediately
  3. Leftovers are foods that remain after use or when they have gone out of season.
    • (a) True
    • (b) False
  4. Harmful substances to the body include:
    • (a) Fresh fruits
    • (b) Spoiled food
    • (c) Clean water
    • (d) Vegetables
  5. One effect of harmful substances in the body is that they can make us:
    • (a) Happy
    • (b) Sick
    • (c) Stronger
    • (d) Taller
  6. Food preservation is the method of treating and handling food to prevent or stop it from getting:
    • (a) Spoiled
    • (b) Cooked
    • (c) Bigger
    • (d) Colorful
  7. Fruits are made into:
    • (a) Fruit juice and drinks
    • (b) Solid rocks
    • (c) Plastic toys
    • (d) Paper
  8. Yam tubers are stored on a:
    • (a) Bookshelf
    • (b) Rack or fence
    • (c) Bed
    • (d) Floor
  9. Hard drugs damage the:
    • (a) Buildings
    • (b) Body
    • (c) Cars
    • (d) Trees
  10. Oil is stored in big containers for use:
    • (a) Now
    • (b) Later
    • (c) Never
    • (d) Always
  11. Bathing is cleaning your body with:
    • (a) Water and soap
    • (b) Air and dust
    • (c) Fire and sand
    • (d) Oil and sugar
  12. Two materials for bathing are:
    • (a) Soap and sponge
    • (b) Wood and metal
    • (c) Plastic and glass
    • (d) Paper and cloth
  13. Exercise is the voluntary movement of the body to keep it:
    • (a) Weak
    • (b) Fit and healthy
    • (c) Tired
    • (d) Dirty
  14. A balanced diet is also known as eating a variety of:
    • (a) Rocks
    • (b) Foods
    • (c) Toys
    • (d) Books
  15. Two foods that contain carbohydrates are:
    • (a) Bread and rice
    • (b) Water and milk
    • (c) Meat and fish
    • (d) Vegetables and fruits

Short Answers

  1. Germs can easily get into our foods if they are not handled with care.
  2. Two ways of preserving food are:
    • a. Keeping food in the refrigerator
    • b. Drying fruits in the sun
  3. Leftovers are foods that remain after use or when they have gone out of season.
  4. Two harmful substances to the body are:
    • a. Spoiled food
    • b. Chemicals from dirty water
  5. One effect of harmful substances in the body is: They can make us sick.
  6. Food preservation is the method of treating and handling food to prevent or stop it from getting spoilt.
  7. Fruits are made into fruit juice and drinks.
  8. Yam tubers are stored on a rack or fence.
  9. Hard drugs damage the body.
  10. Oil is stored in big containers for use later.
  11. Bathing is cleaning your body with water and soap.
  12. Two materials for bathing are:
    • a. Soap
    • b. Sponge
  13. Exercise is the voluntary movement of the body in an organized way to keep it fit and healthy.
  14. A balanced diet is also known as eating a variety of foods.
  15. Two foods that contain carbohydrates are:
    • a. Bread
    • b. Rice
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