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

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

1. ________ is a place in the house where we rest and sleep. (a) Kitchen (b) Bedroom (c) Bathroom
2. The main reason for cleaning the bedroom is to prevent ________. (a) playing (b) germs (c) eating
3. Which of the following is a material used for cleaning the bedroom? (a) Broom (b) Television (c) Refrigerator
4. All of these are types of toilets except ________. (a) Pit toilet (b) Water closet (c) Table toilet
5. An example of a food that provides energy is ________. (a) Beans (b) Yam (c) Fish
6. The correct step in cleaning a bathroom is to ________. (a) wash the walls first (b) sweep the floor last (c) clean the mirror after the toilet
7. Which of these is NOT a function of protein in the body? (a) Body-building (b) Repairing worn-out tissues (c) Providing quick energy
8. The process of changing foodstuffs from their raw state to a more suitable form is called food ________. (a) processing (b) eating (c) planting
9. Which of these is not a method of food preservation? (a) Sun drying (b) Salting (c) Frying
10. The part of the house where we prepare and cook food is called the ________. (a) bedroom (b) kitchen (c) store
11. Which of the following is a reason for cleaning the kitchen? (a) To attract pests (b) To make it dirty (c) To maintain hygiene
12. A foodstuff that helps the body to grow and repair worn-out tissues is called ________. (a) carbohydrate (b) protein (c) fat
13. The main reason for food processing is to ________. (a) spoil food (b) make food last longer (c) waste food
14. All of these are materials for cleaning the bathroom except ________. (a) Toilet brush (b) Soap (c) Pillow
15. Which of these statements is true about a balanced diet? (a) It contains only one type of food. (b) It contains all classes of nutrients in the right proportion. (c) It makes you sick.
16. Unbalanced diet can lead to ________. (a) good health (b) sickness (c) strong bones
17. The correct step in storing cleaning materials is to ________. (a) leave them scattered (b) keep them in a designated place (c) keep them near food
18. Which of the following local foodstuffs is a good source of carbohydrate? (a) Rice (b) Egg (c) Milk
19. Water is an important nutrient because it helps to ________. (a) make us fat (b) regulate body temperature (c) make us lazy
20. A food that belongs to more than one food group is known as ________. (a) single-role food (b) multiple-role food (c) bad food

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

1. (a) Identify two reasons why we should clean our bedroom. (2 marks)
(b) List three materials used for cleaning the bedroom. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how you would arrange furniture in a small bedroom to make it look spacious. (3 marks)
(d) State two ways of storing cleaning materials after use. (2 marks)

2. (a) Name two types of toilets you know. (2 marks)
(b) Give three reasons why it is important to clean the bathroom and toilet regularly. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the proper use of a toilet brush when cleaning. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two similarities in cleaning the toilet and the bathroom. (2 marks)

3. (a) Differentiate between a traditional kitchen and a modern kitchen. (2 marks)
(b) State three reasons for keeping the kitchen and food store clean. (3 marks)
(c) List three materials you would use to clean a greasy kitchen surface. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to ensure safety when cleaning the kitchen? (2 marks)

4. (a) What is a balanced diet? (2 marks)
(b) Give three examples of local foodstuffs and state the nutrient they provide. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three importance of food preservation. (3 marks)
(d) List two effects of an unbalanced diet. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Bedroom
Question 2 – ✅ (b) germs
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Broom
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Table toilet
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Yam
Question 6 – ✅ (a) wash the walls first
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Providing quick energy
Question 8 – ✅ (a) processing
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Frying
Question 10 – ✅ (b) kitchen
Question 11 – ✅ (c) To maintain hygiene
Question 12 – ✅ (b) protein
Question 13 – ✅ (b) make food last longer
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Pillow
Question 15 – ✅ (b) It contains all classes of nutrients in the right proportion.
Question 16 – ✅ (b) sickness
Question 17 – ✅ (b) keep them in a designated place
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Rice
Question 19 – ✅ (b) regulate body temperature
Question 20 – ✅ (b) multiple-role food