FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

CLASS: YEAR 8S

Section A: Objective

Choose the correct option from the following questions

1. The following are classes of nutrients except

A. Carbohydrates

B. Proteins

C. Vitamins

D. Mayonnaise

E. Fats and oil

2. The six classes of nutrients present in food and taken in right proportion is

A. Balanced diet

B. Unbalanced diet

C. Incomplete meal

D. Figure diet

E. Normal diet

3. The best way to prepare jollof rice is by

A. Baking

B. Boiling

C. Freezing

D. Smoking

E. Steaming

4. One of these is not a method of cooking

A. Freezing

B. Boiling

C. Frying

D. Roasting

E. Steaming
5. The last meal of the day must be very

A. Heavy

B. Slim

C. Light

D. Plenty

E. Spoil easily

6. One of these is a main meal

A. Chin Chin

B. Puff Puff

C. Jollof rice

D. sausage roll

E. Plantain chips

7. A female who attends and serve food in a restaurant is called a

A. Waiter

B. Waitress

C. Hostess

D. Chef

E. Guest

8. The following are food sources of proteins except

A. Guava

B. Fish

C, Beans

D. Milk

E. Eggs

9. Which one of the following is a fried snacks?

A. Rice

B. Cookies

C. Chin chin

D. Pounded yam and vegetable Soup

E .Chicken pie

10. The process of passing threaded needle in and out of a fabric to make specific design is called

A. Dirt’s removal

B. Growth

C. Polishing

D. Techniques

E. Stitching

11. The joining of two pieces of clothes together permanently is

A. Stitches

B. Seam

C. Patterns

D. Tacking

E. Sewing

12. Excess fat in the body will result to

A. Kwashiorkor

B. Obesity

C. Insomnia

D. Acid

E. Marasmus

13. Which of the following is important for body tissues and fluids?

A. Orange

B. Guava

C. Kerosene

D. Water

E. Butter
14. Dry method of cooking food includes all except

A. Roasting

B. Grilling

C. Baking
D. Smoking

E. Boiling

15. To choose toothpaste, we should look for one with

A. Good name

B. Good label

C. Whitener

D. Fluoride

E. Title

16. The Inner layer of the skin is called is

A. Dermis

B. Epidermis

C. Pores

D. Artery

E. Yeast

17. The sense organ used for feeling is

A. Mouth

B. Nose

C. Eyes

D. Skin

E. Teeth

18. Extra food, car, clothing, shelter are basic

A. Fresh needs

B. Costly needs

C. Tertiary needs

D. Secondary needs

E. Primary needs

19. The material gotten from food is called

A. Sugar

B. Salt
C. Acid

D. Nutrient

E. Metals

20. Excess consumption of sweets can by children can lead to

A. Good health

B. Tooth growth

C. Tooth decay

D. Rich teeth

E. Sweet enamel

21. The union of a man and one woman in marriage is called

A. Monogamy

B. Polygamy

C. Polyandry

D. Oligopoly

E. Remarry

22. The place where family members eat their meal is called

A. Kitchen

B. Dining table

C. Food center

D. Meal center

E. Sitting room

23. The dinning area in the house is used for

A. Convenience

B. Discussion

C. Resting

D. Eating

E. Sleeping

24. The mineral that nourishes the blood is

A. Calcium
B. Iron

C. Vitamin

D. Carbohydrate

E. Fats and oil

25. The acceptable behavior when eating at the table is known as

A. Table laying

B. Table service

C. Table wears

D. Table manner
E. Table behaviors

26. The set of milk teeth in a child is

A.20

B.19

C.32

D.24

E. 28

27. An important stage before marriage is?

A. Talking

B. Divorce

C. Courtship

D. Communication

E. Argument

28. These are furniture found in the sitting room except

A. Cushion chair

B. Cooker

C. Television

D. Side tables

E. Home theatre

29. The free flow of air into the room is

A. Ventilation

B. Palpitation

C. Centrifugation

D. Circulation

E. Diffusion

30. A good source of fats and oil is

A. Vegetable

B. Bread

C. Rice

D. Meat

E. Butter

31. A broken marriage is also referred to as

A. Reunion

B. Divorce

C. Engagement

D. Entertainment

E. Conflict

32. The type of marriage conducted in the registry is called

A. Support

B. Court marriage

C. Association marriage

D. Interaction

E. Planning

33. An important feature of modern kitchen is.

A. Clay pots

B. Sinks

C. Mud floor

D. Grinding stone

E. Thatched roof
34. The act of welcoming visitors in the house and giving them food and drinks is called
A. Entertainment

B. Refrigeration

C. Condensation
D. Chemotherapy
E. Acceptance

35. Which of the following is an infection of the skin?

A. Measles

B. Pimples

C. Eczema

D. Dandruff

E. Fever

36. The main reason why children are given lot of proteins food is that it

A. It builds up their body

B. Provides them with energy

C. Makes them grow fat

D. it makes them thin

E. It weakens their tissues.

37. Foods that spoil easily are called

A. Costly

B. Edible

C. Parental

D. Perishable

E. Non perishable

38. The basic unit of the society is

A. Church

B. Market

C. Party

D. Garage

E. Family
39. The followings are types of floors except

A. Wooden

B. Concrete

C. Tiles

D. Marble

E. Baked

40. The human nose has-------------

A. 7 parts

B. 8 parts

C. 9 parts

D. 2 nostrils

E. 4 parts

41. The inner layer of the skin is called

A. Condensation

B. outerderm

C. Dermis

D. Epidermis

E. Fermis

42. Rest, exercise and good sleep are all important for

A. Well mentioned house.

B. Good diet

C. Good posture

D. Fattening

E. Singing

43. The chief function of the eyes is

A. Shouting

B. Talking

C. Hearing

D. Seeing
E. Tasting

44. Which of the following is not a branch In Home Economics

A. Clothing and textiles

B. Foods and nutrition

C. Family living

D. Home management

E. Management and nutrition

45. Lack of vitamins can cause

A. Dysentery

B. Heat

C. Dead cells

D. Headache

E. Low immunity

46. Water prevents

A. Constipation

B. Fermentation

C. Mosquito bite

D. Dehydration

E. Bricklaying
47. Which of these shows how a family relates?

A. family tree

B. Decorator

C. Teacher

D. Builder

E. manager

48. One of these is not a snack

A. Lollipop

B. Meat pie

C. Egg roll
D. Plantain chips

E. Scotch egg

49. The following are examples of stitches except

A. Running stitches

B. Sitting stitches

C. Permanent stitches

D. Temporary stitches

E. Even stitches

50. One of these is a type of pattern drafting

A. Anticipated drafting

B. Imaginary drafting

C. Fashion drafting

D. Compulsory drafting

E. Commercial drafting

51. The following are the equipment used in taking body measurement except

A. Pencil

B. Tape measure

C. Paper

D. Ruler

E. String

52. The following must be measured when taking a girl’s body measurement except

A. Breast

B. Bust

C. Waist

D. Hip

E. Back

53.____________________ is a sign of puberty in girls

A. Development of muscles

B. Development of bum bum

C. Development of legs

D. Development of the face

E. Development of the breast

54. An adolescent is a person who___________

A. is enjoying life

B. is prone to sickness

C. is growing into adulthood

D. is a man

E. is still in school

55. Taking care of our body during menstruation is called ___________

A. Menstrual cycle

B. Menstrual hygiene

C. Menstrual disorder

D. Menstrual diseases

E. Menstrual science

56. One of these is not a fundamental human right?

A. Right to food

B. Right to life

C. Right to dignity of human person

D. Right to fair hearing

E. Right to own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria

57. One of these is a household article/craft

A. Standing fan

B. A set of chair

C. Cooker

D. DSTV decoder

E. An apron

58. All of these are sexually transmitted diseases except _____________

A. AIDS
B. Syphilis

C. Gonorrhea

D. Malaria

E. HIV

59. The following are methods of cooking except __________________

A. Grinding

B. Roasting

C. Frying

D. Boiling

E. Steaming

60. Another name for a female reproductive egg is called _________

A. Vagina

B. Vulva

C. Fallopian tube

D. Womb

E. Ovum

ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION

1a. State six differences between main meals and snacks 6marks

b. Give four examples each of main meals and snacks 4marks

2a. Give five importance of pattern drafting 5marks

b. Mention five reasons why we must take body measurement 5marks

3a. Mention five each body measurement for a boy and a girl 5marks

b. State five guidelines to ensure accurate body measurements 5marks

4a. State five differences between commercial pattern and drafted pattern 5marks

b. Mention five household articles and five equipment used in making household articles/craft 5marks

5. Define the following; (1) pattern drafting (ii) bodice (iii) sleeve (iv) wash up (v) dinners