1. State Two Reasons for Ironing Clothes. (2 Marks)

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SECTION A (50_MARKS)

1. State two reasons for ironing clothes. (2 marks)

2. Mention two advantages of starching household articles. (2 marks)

3. Mention three ways of saving energy when lighting a borne. (3 marks)

4. Give three reasons for removing dirt from surfaces. (3 marks)

5. Identify two areas in a house where high polishing should not be done. (2 marks)

6. Name four items in a First Aids Kit that can be used to manage burns. (2 marks)

7. Give two reasons why lemon juice is sometimes added to fruit salads. (2 marks)

8. List two uses of milk in food preparation. (2 marks)

9. State two advantages of using a wooden spoon when cooking foods. (2 marks)

10. Define the term “night blindness”. (2 marks)

11. Give two functions of phosphorus in the body. (2 marks)

12. What is the meaning of the term “management of fullness” as used in garment construction? (1 mark)

13. Suggest three factors to consider when buying a sewing thread. (3 marks)

14. Give two functions of the presser foot when used together with the feed-dog. (2 marks)

15. Why are overlaid seams popularly used to attach yokes in garments? (2 marks)

16. Other than the burning test, state two ways of identifying textile fibres. (2 marks)

17. Give two reasons why wool is not suitable for underwears. (2 marks)

18. Suggest two causes of convulsions in children (2 marks)

19. Identify two methods of buying goods and services. (2 marks)

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer any three questions from this section

20. (a) State two main nutrients found in each of the following foods:

(i) Beans (2 marks)

(ii) Kales (2 marks)

(iii) Wheat (2 marks)

(b) Outline six rules to observe when using a refrigerator. (6 marks)

(c) Explain four factors to consider when re-heating left-over foods. (8 marks)

21.(a) (i) Suggest two reasons why dry cleaning is done at home. (3 marks)

(ii) State three precautions to take when dry cleaning clothes at home. (3 marks)

(b) Describe the procedure of thorough cleaning a wall with oil paint. (8 marks)

(c) Suggest six points to consider while introducing new foods to an infant. (6 marks)

22. (a) (i) Name each of the pattern symbols indicated on the bodice block in the diagram below. (3 mark)

(ii) Give the function of each of the pattern symbols indicated on the bodice shown above. (3 marks)

(b) Explain tour desirable qualities of a fabric for making a school blouse shirt. (8 marks)

(c) Explain four points that lead to proper maintenance of clothes. (6 marks)

23. (a) Suggest four hand-made stitches used for neatening raw edges. (4 marks)

(b) Explain tour points to consider when choosing a pair of cutting out shears. (8 marks)

(c) Describe the procedure of making a hem on a skirt/ pair of trousers. (8 marks)