Examination on Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the process of keeping our body clean and tidy. (a) Grooming (b) Playing (c) Sleeping
2. Which of these is not a major part of the body? (a) Head (b) Stone (c) Hand
3. The main reason for taking a bath daily is to ________. (a) Play (b) Stay clean (c) Sleep
4. All of these are materials used for bathing except ________. (a) Soap (b) Sponge (c) Hammer
5. Which of these does NOT help us to eat? (a) Hands (b) Feet (c) Mouth
6. Foot rot is caused by ________ feet. (a) Clean (b) Dirty (c) Dry
7. The correct step to care for your nails is to ________ them regularly. (a) Paint (b) Cut (c) Hide
8. Which of the following is a tool used for hair care? (a) Comb (b) Spoon (c) Shoe
9. An example of a type of hair is ________. (a) Smooth (b) Rough (c) Straight
10. Which of these is NOT a danger of using unsterilized instruments for barbing? (a) Spreading germs (b) Getting a good haircut (c) Causing infections
11. ________ is the largest organ of the body. (a) Skin (b) Bone (c) Nail
12. All of these are common skin infections except ________. (a) Craw-craw (b) Ringworm (c) Laughter
13. Which of these is not an item for skin care? (a) Lotion (b) Toothbrush (c) Towel
14. The main reason for washing our hands before eating is to ________. (a) Make them wet (b) Remove germs (c) Play with water
15. The ________ helps us to taste food. (a) Lips (b) Tongue (c) Teeth
16. Which of the following is a modern material for cleaning teeth? (a) Chewing stick (b) Toothbrush (c) Finger
17. Dangers of poor mouth care include ________. (a) Fresh breath (b) Toothache (c) White teeth
18. The correct step to keep your mouth healthy is to brush your teeth ________. (a) Once a week (b) Twice a day (c) Once a month
19. An example of a rule for good personal health is ________. (a) Eating dirty food (b) Sleeping all day (c) Exercising regularly
20. Which of these is NOT a benefit of eating fruits? (a) Making you strong (b) Making you sick (c) Giving you vitamins

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

1. (a) What is grooming? (2 marks)
(b) List three major parts of the human body. (3 marks)
(c) State three reasons why we need to care for our hair. (3 marks)
(d) Name two tools used for hair care. (2 marks)

2. (a) Give two functions of the hands. (2 marks)
(b) Mention three common skin infections you know. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why it is important to wash your feet daily. (3 marks)
(d) List two parts of the mouth. (2 marks)

3. (a) Name two materials used for bathing. (2 marks)
(b) State three dangers of shaving or barbing with unsterilized instruments. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three proper practices for caring for your mouth and teeth. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main cause of foot rot? (2 marks)

4. (a) Mention two types of skin. (2 marks)
(b) List three basic ways to care for your skin. (3 marks)
(c) State three rules for good personal health. (3 marks)
(d) Give two benefits of good food and fruits for our health. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Grooming
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Stone
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Stay clean
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Hammer
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Feet
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Dirty
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Cut
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Comb
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Straight
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Getting a good haircut
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Skin
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Laughter
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Toothbrush
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Remove germs
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Tongue
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Toothbrush
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Toothache
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Twice a day
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Exercising regularly
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Making you sick