Examination on Home Economics
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ are worn to protect our bodies from harsh weather. (a) Clothes (b) Food (c) Toys (d) Books
2. Which of these is a type of personal clothing? (a) Table (b) Scarf (c) Chair (d) Pot
3. The main reason for washing clothes is to ensure ________. (a) tidiness (b) fun (c) sleep (d) play
4. All of these are types of personal clothing except ________. (a) shirt (b) trousers (c) wrapper (d) spoon
5. Which of the following is a method of mending clothes? (a) Eating (b) Darning (c) Dancing (d) Reading
6. A good reason for wearing clothes is for ________. (a) hiding (b) good appearance (c) playing (d) running
7. Which of these is NOT an item of footwear? (a) Sandals (b) Shoes (c) Caps (d) Slippers
8. When sorting clothes for washing, it is important to separate them by colour and ________. (a) size (b) fabric (c) shape (d) price
9. The act of repairing torn clothes is called ________. (a) cooking (b) mending (c) singing (d) drawing
10. Wearing clean and tidy clothes helps to give us a good ________. (a) smell (b) appearance (c) taste (d) sound
11. Which of these is suitable clothing for sleeping? (a) School uniform (b) Pyjamas (c) Sports kit (d) Work clothes
12. The correct step to remove tough stains from clothes is by ________. (a) ironing (b) soaking (c) folding (d) drying
13. Which of the following clothes is suitable for religious worship? (a) Swimsuit (b) Wrapper (c) Trousers (d) Sports jersey
14. All of these are reasons for laundering clothes except ________. (a) cleanliness (b) tidiness (c) protection from cold (d) good smell
15. An example of an item worn on the head is a ________. (a) glove (b) sock (c) cap (d) belt
16. Which of these is not a good practice for caring for clothes? (a) Avoiding damp storage (b) Washing regularly (c) Mending tears (d) Leaving them dirty
17. For good appearance, it is important to wear ________ clothes. (a) torn (b) dirty (c) clean (d) oversized
18. Which of the following clothes is best for sports? (a) Agbada (b) Gown (c) Jersey (d) Wrapper
19. The repair method where small holes are filled with thread is called ________. (a) patching (b) darning (c) sewing (d) cutting
20. Which of these is a bad practice for storing clothes? (a) Keeping them dry (b) Keeping them in a damp place (c) Folding them neatly (d) Hanging them properly

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

1. (a) List three types of personal clothing. (3 marks)
(b) Give two reasons why people wear clothes. (2 marks)
(c) Name two items of clothing suitable for sleeping. (2 marks)
(d) Explain why it is important to wear clean clothes. (3 marks)

2. (a) State two reasons for laundering clothes. (2 marks)
(b) Describe one simple method of washing clothes. (3 marks)
(c) What is mending? (2 marks)
(d) List two methods of mending clothes. (3 marks)

3. (a) Identify two types of clothes worn for religious worship. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two items of clothing suitable for school. (2 marks)
(c) Explain why we should avoid damp storage for clothes. (3 marks)
(d) Describe one step in caring for footwear. (3 marks)

4. (a) Name two types of clothes suitable for sports. (2 marks)
(b) Give two occasions when you would wear traditional wear. (2 marks)
(c) What is the first step you should take before washing clothes? (3 marks)
(d) Briefly explain the purpose of patching in mending clothes. (3 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Clothes
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Scarf
Question 3 – ✅ (a) tidiness
Question 4 – ✅ (d) spoon
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Darning
Question 6 – ✅ (b) good appearance
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Caps
Question 8 – ✅ (b) fabric
Question 9 – ✅ (b) mending
Question 10 – ✅ (b) appearance
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Pyjamas
Question 12 – ✅ (b) soaking
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Wrapper
Question 14 – ✅ (c) protection from cold
Question 15 – ✅ (c) cap
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Leaving them dirty
Question 17 – ✅ (c) clean
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Jersey
Question 19 – ✅ (b) darning
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Keeping them in a damp place