The School

15 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on The School, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The open ground where pupils play games during break is called the:

   A. Office

   B. Store

   C. Playground

   D. Staffroom

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A new pupil joins your class. Which action shows you are a good member of the school community?

   A. Laughing at the new pupil

   B. Ignoring the new pupil

   C. Refusing to share a desk

   D. Welcoming and helping the new pupil

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Rules help a school run well.

   (a) Give TWO rules that pupils should follow at school.

   (b) Explain ONE reason why school rules are important.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two of: come to school on time, keep quiet during lessons, respect teachers and one another, keep the school clean, do not fight, wear correct uniform (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one reason well explained: rules keep order/discipline, keep pupils safe, help learning take place, promote respect (2 marks). Total 4 marks.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The person who is the head of a school and leads the teachers and pupils is the:

   A. Gardener

   B. Head teacher

   C. Prefect only

   D. Cook

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A pupil sees another pupil throwing litter on the school compound. What is the BEST thing to do?

   A. Kindly remind them to use the dustbin

   B. Report to no one and do nothing

   C. Join in throwing litter

   D. Throw more litter to compete

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Who among the following prepares meals for pupils in a boarding school?

   A. The cook

   B. The driver

   C. The nurse

   D. The teacher

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   State THREE ways pupils can take care of their school property.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three of: keeping the compound clean, not breaking desks/chairs, not writing on walls, watering trees/flowers, using books carefully, closing taps to save water, switching off lights (1 mark each = 3 marks).

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a good way for a pupil to take care of the school property?

   A. Writing on walls

   B. Keeping the classroom clean

   C. Throwing rubbish everywhere

   D. Breaking desks

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Describe THREE ways members of the school community can live together in harmony.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three of: respecting one another, sharing things, helping one another, avoiding fights, being honest, obeying rules, using polite language (1 mark each = 3 marks).

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following shows respect towards a teacher?

    A. Shouting at the teacher

    B. Ignoring the teacher's instructions

    C. Laughing at the teacher

    D. Greeting the teacher politely

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11. Question 11

    3 marks

    A school has many members who work together.

    (a) Name TWO members of the school community.

    (b) State ONE duty of the head teacher.

    (3 marks)

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    (a) Any two of: head teacher, teachers, pupils/learners, cook, watchman/guard, cleaner, support staff, prefects (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one: leads/manages the school, ensures learning takes place, keeps discipline, guides teachers and pupils (1 mark). Total 3 marks.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which room in the school is used mainly for keeping and reading books?

    A. Toilet

    B. Library

    C. Kitchen

    D. Playground

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a rule that helps keep the school orderly?

    A. Making noise during lessons

    B. Fighting with others

    C. Arriving to school on time

    D. Skipping lessons

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A pupil who is chosen to help keep order and lead other pupils is called a:

    A. Visitor

    B. Watchman

    C. Prefect

    D. Cleaner

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a member of the school community?

    A. A bus driver on the highway

    B. A shop owner in town

    C. A market trader

    D. A teacher

    (1 mark)

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