Examination on Home Economics

Class: Primary 5

Term: Second Term

Time: 1 Hour

Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)

Instruction: Answer all questions.

________ is the tool used for taking body measurements. (a) Ruler (b) Tape measure (c) Pencil (d) Scissors
The ________ is a small cap used to protect the finger while sewing. (a) Thimble (b) Needle (c) Pin (d) Hook
An example of a temporary stitch is ________. (a) Back stitch (b) Running stitch (c) Tacking (d) Hemming
Which of the following is used for cutting fabrics and threads? (a) Pins (b) Scissors (c) Thimble (d) Chalk
All of these are permanent stitches except ________. (a) Back stitch (b) Running stitch (c) Basting (d) Hemming
Which is NOT a tool used for crocheting or knitting? (a) Wool (b) Crochet hook (c) Knitting pins (d) Sewing machine
The main reason for using tailor’s marking is ________. (a) Decoration (b) Temporary marking (c) Joining fabrics (d) Edge finishing
The correct step in caring for needles is ________. (a) Leaving them on the floor (b) Keeping them in a pincushion (c) Washing with water (d) Throwing them away
Which of these is not a decorative stitch? (a) Satin stitch (b) Chain stitch (c) Stem stitch (d) Back stitch
________ are used to hold pieces of fabric together before sewing. (a) Pins (b) Knives (c) Ropes (d) Hammers
The abbreviation “K” in knitting stands for ________. (a) Knot (b) Knit (c) Keep (d) Kind
In crocheting, the term ________ is represented by the abbreviation “ch”. (a) Chair (b) Check (c) Chain (d) Chart
Which of the following is an article made by crocheting? (a) Table (b) Head-rest (c) Wooden spoon (d) Iron bucket
All of these are decorative stitches except ________. (a) Loop stitch (b) Satin stitch (c) Running stitch (d) Stem stitch
Which is NOT a type of temporary stitch? (a) Tacking (b) Tailor’s marking (c) Basting (d) Hemming
The abbreviation ________ is used to represent a slip stitch in knitting. (a) S.s (b) Sl.st (c) St.s (d) Slip.s
The main reason for using a thimble is ________. (a) To look good (b) To sharpen needles (c) To protect the finger (d) To cut thread
The correct step in making a tray cover involves ________. (a) Welding (b) Sewing or knitting (c) Carpentry (d) Painting
Which of these is not a knitting term? (a) Purl (b) Knit (c) Treble (d) Slip stitch
________ stitches are meant to be removed after the permanent sewing is done. (a) Decorative (b) Temporary (c) Permanent (d) Running

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)

Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1

(a) List four common sewing tools you know. (2 marks)

(b) Explain the difference between temporary and permanent stitches. (3 marks)

(d) Mention one article that can be made by sewing. (2 marks)

Question 2

(a) What is the use of a tape measure? (2 marks)

(b) Define decorative stitches and give two examples. (3 marks)

(d) Identify one tool used specifically for knitting. (2 marks)

Question 3

(a) Mention two examples of temporary stitches. (2 marks)

(b) Describe how to use a thimble during sewing. (3 marks)

(d) Name one article that can be made by crocheting. (2 marks)

Question 4

(a) Define the term “crocheting”. (2 marks)

(b) Explain the use of pins in a sewing room. (3 marks)

(d) Give one example of a decorative stitch used for embroidery. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Tape measure

Question 2 – ✅ (a) Thimble

Question 3 – ✅ (c) Tacking

Question 4 – ✅ (b) Scissors

Question 5 – ✅ (c) Basting

Question 6 – ✅ (d) Sewing machine

Question 7 – ✅ (b) Temporary marking

Question 8 – ✅ (b) Keeping them in a pincushion

Question 9 – ✅ (d) Back stitch

Question 10 – ✅ (a) Pins

Question 11 – ✅ (b) Knit

Question 12 – ✅ (c) Chain

Question 13 – ✅ (b) Head-rest

Question 14 – ✅ (c) Running stitch

Question 15 – ✅ (d) Hemming

Question 16 – ✅ (b) Sl.st

Question 17 – ✅ (c) To protect the finger

Question 18 – ✅ (b) Sewing or knitting

Question 19 – ✅ (c) Treble

Question 20 – ✅ (b) Temporary