Personal Hygiene

24 Grade 4 Agriculture questions on Personal Hygiene, with worked marking schemes. 24 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of these is the correct order for washing hands properly?

   A. Dry hands, then eat

   B. Apply oil, then wipe on clothes

   C. Wet hands, apply soap, rub all over, rinse, dry

   D. Rub with sand, then rinse

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Why should you wash fruits before eating them?

   A. To make them sweeter

   B. To remove dirt and germs on the surface

   C. To make them heavier

   D. To change their colour

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When you cough or sneeze, you should cover your mouth and nose to:

   A. Stop germs from spreading to others

   B. Keep your hands warm

   C. Make a loud sound

   D. Clean your teeth

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Explain two reasons why washing hands with soap and water is important.

   (4 marks)

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   Two reasons, 2 marks each: (1) It removes germs and dirt from the hands so we do not swallow germs with food, preventing diseases like diarrhoea/cholera. (2) It keeps us and others healthy by stopping germs from spreading from person to person.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following shows good hygiene when caring for hair?

   A. Never washing the hair

   B. Combing and washing the hair regularly

   C. Sharing combs with a sick person

   D. Leaving the hair dirty

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6. Question 6

   2 marks

   Why should each person use their own toothbrush and towel instead of sharing? Explain.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which of these items is used for personal hygiene of the mouth?

   A. A hoe

   B. A plate

   C. A pencil

   D. Toothbrush and toothpaste

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   Name three items used for keeping the body clean and state what each is used for.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three (1 mark each, item + use): soap – washing the body/hands; towel – drying the body; toothbrush – cleaning teeth; comb – tidying hair; nail cutter – cutting nails; clean water – washing. (Item and correct use = 1 mark.)

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   State three times when you should wash your hands during the day.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three (1 mark each): before eating; after using the toilet; before cooking/handling food; after playing outside; after touching dirty things; after handling animals; before feeding a baby.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of these should be washed regularly to keep the body clean and free from germs?

    A. Books only

    B. The blackboard

    C. Clothes we wear

    D. The classroom wall

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    After using the toilet, the most important thing to do is:

    A. Put on your shoes

    B. Eat immediately

    C. Comb your hair

    D. Wash your hands with soap and water

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12. Question 12

    4 marks

    During break time, some pupils eat without washing their hands. Explain two problems this poor habit can cause.

    (4 marks)

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    Two problems, 2 marks each: (1) Germs from the dirty hands enter the mouth with food and can cause diseases such as diarrhoea, stomachache or cholera. (2) The germs can spread to other pupils, making many children sick and causing them to miss school.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Before eating food, Amina should always:

    A. Do nothing

    B. Rub her hands on her dress

    C. Wash her hands with clean water and soap

    D. Blow on her hands

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of these is a good personal hygiene practice done every day?

    A. Skipping washing the face

    B. Bathing the body with clean water and soap

    C. Wearing dirty clothes

    D. Sharing a toothbrush

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    A pupil handles a toothbrush that another sick child used. This can cause the pupil to:

    A. Become stronger

    B. Catch germs and become sick

    C. Read better

    D. Grow taller

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which item is used together with water to properly clean dirty hands?

    A. Oil

    B. Soap

    C. Sugar

    D. Sand

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17. Question 17

    4 marks

    List the steps you would follow to wash your hands properly.

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    4 marks (1 each, in order): 1. Wet the hands with clean water; 2. Apply soap; 3. Rub/scrub all parts of the hands well (palms, back, between fingers, nails); 4. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean cloth/air dry.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    How often should you brush your teeth to keep them clean and healthy?

    A. Only when they hurt

    B. At least twice a day

    C. Once a month

    D. Once a week

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19. Question 19

    3 marks

    Kamau brushes his teeth only once a week.

    (a) State how many times a day teeth should be brushed.

    (b) Give two reasons why brushing teeth is important.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 1 mark: at least twice a day (morning and before sleeping). (b) 2 marks (1 each): removes food particles/germs; prevents tooth decay/holes; prevents bad breath; keeps gums and teeth healthy.

20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Wearing clean, dry underclothes each day helps to:

    A. Keep the body clean and prevent skin infections

    B. Improve your handwriting

    C. Change your voice

    D. Make you jump higher

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Keeping your fingernails short and clean is important because long dirty nails:

    A. Make you sing well

    B. Keep you warm

    C. Can hold germs that cause disease

    D. Help you write faster

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22. Question 22

    2 marks

    Give two ways of caring for your fingernails to keep them hygienic.

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23. Question 23

    1 mark

    Which of these is the best reason for keeping our bodies clean?

    A. To make our hair longer

    B. To run faster

    C. To prevent diseases and stay healthy

    D. To become taller

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24. Question 24

    1 mark

    A child who does not bathe or change clothes for many days may:

    A. Have a bad smell and get skin diseases

    B. Have shiny clean skin

    C. Grow strong bones

    D. Become very clean

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