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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 23

Home Science Paper 1

SECTION A (40 Marks)

1.

State three qualities to look for in a pair of cutting out scissors.

3 marks

2.

Give two ways of preventing rickets.

2 marks

3.

State two reasons why it is not advisable to use steel wool for cleaning calabashes.

2 marks

4.

Mention three other causes of anaemia besides malnutrition.

3 marks

SECTION B (20 Marks)

17.

You are at home for your half term holiday.

a) Giving reasons, describe how you would launder a white cotton handkerchief

used by a person with a cold. (8½marks)

b) Thoroughly clean a plastic comb. (6½ marks)

c) Thoroughly clean a formica table. (5 marks)

20 marks

20.

a) Giving a reason in each case, suggest four nutrient whose intake should

be increased during pregnancy. (8 marks)

b) List eight reasons why babies cry. (8 marks)

c) State two ways of preventing infection in a baby through the umbilical cord. (2 marks)

d) How do we prevent the following. (2 marks)

i) Nappy rash

ii) Prickly heat.

3 marks

SECTION C (40 Marks)

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