Home Economics Primary 6 First Term Examination Questions

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

CLASS: Primary 6
SUBJECT: Home Economics

NAME: ___________________________________________


SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Choose the correct answer from options A – C.

  1. A meal that contains all the classes of food in the right proportion is known as a __________ diet.
    (a) super
    (b) balanced
    (c) breakfast
  2. A _______ is a list of food or dishes available at a restaurant or hotel.
    (a) dish
    (b) take-away
    (c) menu
  3. _____ are hard cleaning materials, like broom and rake, used in cleaning our environment.
    (a) cleaning agents
    (b) cleaning tools
    (c) cleaning brush
  4. The soft cleaning materials, like soap and detergent, used in cleaning are called ______.
    (a) cleaning tools
    (b) cleaning agents
    (c) cleaning towel
  5. In the making of detergent, we wear gloves to avoid _______.
    (a) skin smoothness
    (b) skin toning
    (c) skin irritation
  6. Another name for sodium carbonate is _______.
    (a) washing soda
    (b) washing potash
    (c) washing material
  7. Food is necessary for human beings in order to stay _____.
    (a) alive
    (b) dead
    (c) invincible
  8. A person whose job is to prepare meals at a restaurant is called a _______.
    (a) cooker
    (b) housemaid
    (c) cook
  9. Special dishes and drinks are served during _____.
    (a) Christmas
    (b) breakfast
    (c) lunch
  10. ___ dishes are food that are eaten in different cultures all over the world.
    (a) traditional
    (b) continental
    (c) special
  11. Which of the following is not a type of stitch?
    (a) permanent stitches
    (b) common stitches
    (c) temporary stitches
  12. _______ is an example of temporary stitches.
    (a) tacking
    (b) sewing
    (c) running stitches
  13. The following are permanent stitches except ______.
    (a) back stitches
    (b) basting stitches
    (c) hemming stitches
  14. ________ is the food cooked to be served at a particular time of the day.
    (a) meal
    (b) food
    (c) diet
  15. Which of the following is not a good eating habit?
    (a) chewing food with mouth closed
    (b) drinking water in-between meals
    (c) chewing food with mouth opened
  16. In the making of detergent, one of these is not needed?
    (a) borax
    (b) honey
    (c) bar soap
  17. Soap or detergent should be kept out of reach of children?
    (a) yes
    (b) no
    (c) none of the above
  18. _____ habit is the proper way one should behave at the table.
    (a) bad eating
    (b) good eating
    (c) table eating
  19. In Nigeria, cooking is done mostly by ______ at home.
    (a) father
    (b) children
    (c) mother
  20. Perfume is added to detergent to give ______.
    (a) bad scent
    (b) good scent
    (c) slippery foam

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

  1. What are stitches?
    Answer: ____________________________________________
  2. State the two types of stitches.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________
  3. What is meal planning?
    Answer: ____________________________________________
  4. State the three major meals of the day.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________
    c) ____________________________________________
  5. State two factors to consider in meal planning.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________
  6. Mention the name given to a professional cook.
    Answer: ____________________________________________
  7. State two reasons for cleaning the house, classroom, and the environment.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________
  8. List four materials for cleaning the house, classroom, and the environment.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________
    c) ____________________________________________
    d) ____________________________________________
  9. List four tools or equipment needed for making detergent.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________
    c) ____________________________________________
    d) ____________________________________________
  10. Mention two materials for making detergent.
    Answer:
    a) ____________________________________________
    b) ____________________________________________

SECTION C: FILL IN THE BLANKS

  1. The food we eat daily is known as _______________.
  2. Cooking is done in a _______________.
  3. The three basic meals in a day are _______________, _______________, and _______________.
  4. A person who serves food in a restaurant is called a _______________.
  5. The process of arranging meals in a proper way is called _______________.
  6. The first meal of the day is called _______________.
  7. Eating too much junk food can lead to _______________.
  8. A balanced diet contains _______________ classes of food.
  9. Good eating habits help in _______________.
  10. A place where food is prepared and cooked is called _______________.

SECTION D: ESSAY QUESTIONS

  1. Define meal planning and explain two benefits of meal planning.
  2. List and explain any four types of cleaning materials used at home.
  3. Write five good eating habits and explain their importance.
  4. State and explain any four factors to consider when planning a meal.
  5. What is detergent? List four materials used in making detergent.
  6. What is the importance of hygiene in food preparation? List three ways to maintain hygiene in the kitchen.
  7. Explain the difference between temporary and permanent stitches with two examples each.
  8. List five traditional Nigerian dishes and state their places of origin.
  9. State three ways of preserving food and explain why food preservation is important.
  10. Why is food important to human health? List five sources of protein-rich foods.

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

  • Answer all questions.
  • Write neatly and legibly.
  • Ensure your answers are correct before submitting.
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