Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Time: 1 hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (60 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks.

Decorative artwork is made mainly to ________. (a) Measure the weight of objects (b) Make things look attractive (c) Tell the time
Which of these is an example of decorative art? (a) A patterned greeting card (b) A plain counting list (c) A running track
A pattern can be made by repeating ________. (a) Pupil names only (b) Clock times only (c) Lines and shapes
Which pattern repeats the same pair of shapes? (a) ○ △ ○ △ (b) ○ □ △ ☆ (c) ○ △ □ ☆
What is suitable for adding a border design to a paper card? (a) A multiplication table (b) Repeated simple lines (c) A list of pupils’ ages
Paper craft involves making objects from ________. (a) Water only (b) Sand only (c) Paper
Which is an example of a paper craft? (a) Paper fan (b) Clay pot (c) Wooden stool
What is the best material for folding a paper boat? (a) Stone (b) Glass (c) Paper
Which material can help join two paper pieces? (a) Sand (b) Glue (c) Oil
What should a pupil do before colouring a paper craft? (a) Complete its shape (b) Tear away every fold (c) Soak it in water
Which tool is used to cut paper? (a) Paintbrush (b) Scissors (c) Crayon
Which of these is a straight line? (a) ⌒ (b) ∿ (c) ─
Select the drawing of a wavy line. (a) ∿ (b) ─ (c) │
Which line has a sharp change in direction? (a) Curved (b) Zigzag (c) Straight
The outline of a circle is made of a ________. (a) Curved line (b) Straight line (c) Zigzag line
A ruler can help us draw a ________. (a) Round shape alone (b) Wavy line (c) Straight line
A repeating zigzag line can be used to make ________. (a) A border pattern (b) A clock (c) A weighing scale
Which pair of lines can form a simple decoration? (a) Pencil and eraser (b) Clock and ruler (c) Straight and curved lines
Which of these can be used to paint a picture? (a) Ruler alone (b) Paintbrush (c) Stapler
A crayon is mainly used for ________. (a) Measuring (b) Cutting (c) Colouring
An eraser helps us to ________. (a) Remove unwanted pencil marks (b) Apply glue (c) Cut paper
Which tool helps to make a straight outline? (a) Glue stick (b) Ruler (c) Paintbrush alone
What is a safe way to use a paintbrush? (a) Leave it in dirty water all day (b) Throw it at another pupil (c) Wash and keep it after use
Which material is most suitable for a drawing? (a) Wet cloth (b) Drawing paper (c) Broken bottle
Which activity uses paper folding? (a) Making a paper fan (b) Painting a wall (c) Drawing a straight line
What helps a repeated design look orderly? (a) Leaving gaps without a plan (b) Changing every shape at random (c) Keeping the pattern consistent
Which colour tool is easiest for young pupils to use on paper? (a) Sharp metal piece (b) Crayon (c) Chalk dust alone
After working with glue, pupils should ________. (a) Leave open glue near food (b) Rub glue into their eyes (c) Clean their hands and workspace
Which is a good first step in making a greeting card? (a) Colour before choosing paper (b) Fold the paper neatly (c) Tear the paper to pieces
The correct way to handle shared art tools is to ________. (a) Use and return them carefully (b) Break them after use (c) Hide them from others

SECTION B: WRITING / PRACTICAL (10 Marks)
Instruction: Answer the question. Write neatly.

1. Draw a simple border using a repeating pattern of lines and shapes. Colour the pattern. (Correct repetition – 4 marks; neat lines/shapes – 3 marks; colouring – 3 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Make things look attractive
Question 2 – ✅ (a) A patterned greeting card
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Lines and shapes
Question 4 – ✅ (a) ○ △ ○ △
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Repeated simple lines
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Paper
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Paper fan
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Paper
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Glue
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Complete its shape
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Scissors
Question 12 – ✅ (c) ─
Question 13 – ✅ (a) ∿
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Zigzag
Question 15 – ✅ (a) Curved line
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Straight line
Question 17 – ✅ (a) A border pattern
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Straight and curved lines
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Paintbrush
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Colouring
Question 21 – ✅ (a) Remove unwanted pencil marks
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Ruler
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Wash and keep it after use
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Drawing paper
Question 25 – ✅ (a) Making a paper fan
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Keeping the pattern consistent
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Crayon
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Clean their hands and workspace
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Fold the paper neatly
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Use and return them carefully

Writing / Practical Marking Guide
Correct repetition – 4 marks; neat lines/shapes – 3 marks; colouring – 3 marks

New Curriculum Second Term Cultural and Creative Arts examination for Primary 1

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