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Third Term Security Education Examination for Primary 3

Primary 3 Security Education examination covering avoiding crime, antisocial behaviour, violent and sexual offences, avoiding theft and peer pressure, contentment, and building good family life.

Royal AlikorByRoyal AlikorPublishedFeb 18, 2026Reading3 minComments0

Examination on Security Education
Class: Primary 3
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is feeling happy with what you have. (a) Greed (b) Contentment (c) Jealousy
2. The act of taking someone’s property without permission is called ________. (a) Sharing (b) Theft (c) Giving
3. Which of these is a way to resist negative peer pressure? (a) Joining bad friends (b) Saying no firmly (c) Doing what everyone else does
4. All of these are examples of antisocial behaviour except ________. (a) Bullying (b) Stealing (c) Helping others
5. When you live lawfully, you enjoy ________. (a) Punishment (b) Peace of mind (c) Fear
6. Which of these does NOT help to avoid criminal behaviour? (a) Obeying rules (b) Respecting elders (c) Joining bad gangs
7. A good family life is built on ________ and understanding. (a) Fighting (b) Love (c) Hatred
8. An example of a violent offence is ________. (a) Reading (b) Fighting (c) Singing
9. The main reason children should avoid violence is ________. (a) It makes them popular (b) It causes harm (c) It makes them strong
10. ________ is when someone forces another person to do something sexual against their will. (a) Harassment (b) Rape (c) Flirting
11. The reward for honesty is ________. (a) Disrespect (b) Trust (c) Loneliness
12. Which of these is not a sexual offence? (a) Harassment (b) Rape (c) Sharing toys
13. Showing kindness and respect to others helps to avoid ________ behaviours. (a) Antisocial (b) Content (c) Happy
14. The correct step to avoid theft is to ________. (a) Leave your things carelessly (b) Protect your belongings (c) Ask friends to steal for you
15. A consequence of antisocial behaviour is ________. (a) Making new friends (b) Getting into trouble (c) Being praised
16. The meaning of peer pressure is when friends ________ you to do something. (a) Encourage (b) Force (c) Help
17. One way good children show contentment is by ________. (a) Complaining always (b) Being grateful for what they have (c) Envying others
18. Which of the following is a factor that supports good family life? (a) Constant arguments (b) Poor communication (c) Mutual respect
19. Murder is the unlawful ________ of another human being. (a) Saving (b) Killing (c) Helping
20. Avoiding crime leads to a ________ and peaceful life. (a) Dangerous (b) Troubled (c) Safe

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

1. (a) Define contentment. (2 marks)
(b) List two benefits of living lawfully and safely. (3 marks)
(c) State three ways a child can show contentment. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two factors that support a good family life. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is antisocial behaviour? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of antisocial behaviours. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three methods to avoid theft. (3 marks)
(d) State two consequences of antisocial behaviour. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define violent offences. (2 marks)
(b) List two examples of violent offences. (3 marks)
(c) Give three reasons why children must avoid all violence and crimes. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two examples of sexual offences. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is peer pressure? (2 marks)
(b) State three ways to resist negative peer pressure. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how you can build peaceful family relationships. (3 marks)
(d) List two rewards of honesty. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Contentment
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Theft
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Saying no firmly
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Helping others
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Peace of mind
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Joining bad gangs
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Love
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Fighting
Question 9 – ✅ (b) It causes harm
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Rape
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Trust
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Sharing toys
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Antisocial
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Protect your belongings
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Getting into trouble
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Force
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Being grateful for what they have
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Mutual respect
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Killing
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Safe

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