Examination on Home Economics
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ helps us to see. (a) Nose (b) Eyes (c) Ears
2. Which of these is not a part of the human body? (a) Stone (b) Hand (c) Leg
3. The main reason for taking a bath daily is to prevent ________. (a) hunger (b) body odour (c) sleep
4. We use a ________ to brush our teeth. (a) comb (b) sponge (c) toothbrush
5. Which of these does NOT help to keep our body clean? (a) Water (b) Dust (c) Soap
6. All of these are materials for body care except ________. (a) body cream (b) sand (c) comb
7. An example of a body part is ________. (a) chair (b) mouth (c) table
8. The correct step to keep your comb clean is to ________ it. (a) break (b) wash (c) hide
9. Which of the following is used to wash our body? (a) Spoon (b) Sponge (c) Shoe
10. ________ helps us to hear sounds. (a) Nose (b) Ears (c) Eyes
11. Which of these is not a reason for daily body care? (a) To be neat (b) To get sick (c) To prevent body odour
12. The part of the body that joins the head to the trunk is called the ________. (a) hand (b) neck (c) leg
13. All of these are materials for cleaning the mouth except ________. (a) chewing stick (b) toothpaste (c) stone
14. Which of these is NOT a way to care for our hands? (a) Biting nails (b) Washing hands (c) Trimming nails
15. The main reason we brush our teeth is to prevent ________. (a) toothache (b) headache (c) leg pain
16. Keeping our body clean helps to prevent ________. (a) happiness (b) diseases (c) playing
17. The correct step to store a toothbrush is to keep it ________. (a) wet (b) in a dirty place (c) upright and dry
18. Which of the following is a function of the tongue? (a) To see (b) To taste food (c) To hear
19. We use our ________ to smell. (a) mouth (b) nose (c) ears
20. Which of these is not a material for body care? (a) Water (b) Soap (c) Fire

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Name any two parts of the human body. (2 marks)
(b) Explain two reasons why daily body care is important. (3 marks)
(c) List three materials used for body care. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main use of the eyes? (2 marks)

2. (a) Mention two materials used for cleaning the mouth. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how you would keep your comb clean. (3 marks)
(c) State one function of the teeth, one function of the mouth, and one function of the tongue. (3 marks)
(d) Why should we store our toothbrush properly? (2 marks)

3. (a) Name two parts of your hand. (2 marks)
(b) Explain two causes of tooth decay. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two ways to care for your nails. (3 marks)
(d) What is one simple way to care for your eyes? (2 marks)

4. (a) List two traditional materials for cleaning the mouth. (2 marks)
(b) Give two reasons why we clean our mouth, teeth, and tongue. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the correct way to brush your teeth. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main reason for keeping body-care materials clean and safe? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Eyes
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Stone
Question 3 – ✅ (b) body odour
Question 4 – ✅ (c) toothbrush
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Dust
Question 6 – ✅ (b) sand
Question 7 – ✅ (b) mouth
Question 8 – ✅ (b) wash
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Sponge
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Ears
Question 11 – ✅ (b) To get sick
Question 12 – ✅ (b) neck
Question 13 – ✅ (c) stone
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Biting nails
Question 15 – ✅ (a) toothache
Question 16 – ✅ (b) diseases
Question 17 – ✅ (c) upright and dry
Question 18 – ✅ (b) To taste food
Question 19 – ✅ (b) nose
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Fire