Suggest two ways of improving flavour of food when cooking.

Give two reasons for folding in flour in creamed cake mixtures.

Define the term disposal of fullness.

State threefactors that affect the choice of a hem.

State two ways of minimizing wastage of detergents when washing.

State three reasons for using floor coverings in a house.

Give two factors to consider when choosing where to buy vegetables.

Mention two points to consider when selecting baking tins.

Explain the functions of a trap in a kitchen sink.

Explain why vitamin A deficiency is not common in most parts of Kenya.

Give two reasons for keeping potatoes in cold water as soon as they are peeled

State the main purpose for blending fibre.

State two ways of caring for a suitcase.

State two qualities which make stainless steel unsuitable for cooking pans.

State two conditions which encourage the breeding of cockroaches.2

State three dangers of excessive weight gain during pregnancy.

Give two qualities of a good advertisement.

State two roles of consumer organizations in Kenya.

Apart from nutritional deficiency, name three other causes of anaemia.

You have been left at home to take care of your ailing grandmother who is down with tuberculosis.

1. Outline the procedure of laundering her loose coloured cotton nightdress. (8 marks)

2. Describe how to clean her neglected wedding ring made of silver. (4 marks)

3. Write down the procedure of thorough cleaning a pair of muddy leather shoes. (8 marks)

a) Giving an example in each case, state four reasons for using soft furnishings in the house. (4 marks)

b) Apart from inadequate breast milk supply, give five other problems a mother may

experience in breastfeeding. State the cause of the problem. (5 marks)

c) Suggest four ways of reducing expenditure on food. (4 marks)

d) Describe four qualities of a toy suitable for a six month old baby. (4 marks)

e) State three qualities of a well-made hem. (3 marks)

a) State four reasons for using trimmings in garment construction. (4 marks)

b) Give five points to consider when selecting a laundry bar soap. (5 marks)

c) State five practices that are essential in the management of a child with measles. (5 marks)

d) State three precautionary measures to take to ensure that cotton articles remain in good condition. (3 marks)

e) Give three reasons for using interfacing in garment construction. (3 marks)

a) Suggest four ways of finishing the lower edge of a short sleeve decoratively. (4 marks)

b) State six desirable qualities of baking flour. (6 marks)

c) State five desirable qualities of fabrics for making chair backs. (5 marks)

d) List five qualities of a well-made opening. (5 marks)