Good Grooming Practices
21 Grade 5 Agriculture questions on Good Grooming Practices, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhich of the following is the correct time to brush your teeth for good grooming?
A. Never, to save water
B. In the morning and before sleeping
C. Only when eating sweets
D. Only once a week
(1 mark)
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4 marksEvery morning before school, Neema follows a grooming routine to look neat and clean.
(a) List three good grooming practices Neema should do daily.
(b) Give one reason why good grooming is important.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any three (1 mk each): bathe/take a shower; brush the teeth; comb the hair; trim and clean the nails; wear clean, pressed clothes; polish the shoes. (b) (1 mk) Any one: keeps the body healthy/free of germs; prevents diseases; makes one smart and confident (improves self-esteem); makes others comfortable around you.
Question 3
3 marksDuring a health lesson, learners listed items used for grooming. Match each grooming activity with the correct item: (a) cleaning teeth, (b) keeping hair neat, (c) trimming nails.
(3 marks)
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1 markKamau bathes every morning using clean water and soap. Bathing regularly helps to
A. increase body dirt
B. make the body weaker
C. remove dirt and germs from the body
D. cause skin diseases
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1 markA pupil who is well groomed feels proud and confident among friends. This shows that good grooming improves a person's
A. self-esteem
B. height
C. weight
D. hunger
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1 markWhich of the following should be done to keep shoes looking smart?
A. Clean and polish them
B. Cover them with mud
C. Tear the laces
D. Leave them wet
(1 mark)
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1 markA tidy pupil keeps the hair short or well combed, especially to avoid
A. staying healthy
B. feeling fresh
C. having a neat appearance
D. hosting lice and dirt
(1 mark)
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4 marksA learner keeps sneezing during class and has no handkerchief.
(a) Explain why carrying a clean handkerchief is a good grooming habit.
(b) State two other personal items a well-groomed pupil should keep clean.
(4 marks)
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(a) (2 mk) A handkerchief is used to cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and to wipe the nose, which stops germs from spreading to others and keeps the pupil neat. (b) Any two (1 mk each): clothes/uniform; shoes; nails; hair; socks; comb; the body itself.
Question 9
1 markA well-groomed pupil should wear clothes that are
A. smelly and stained
B. torn and dirty
C. wet and muddy
D. clean and neatly pressed
(1 mark)
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3 marksBefore an important school function, the class teacher inspects the learners' appearance. Give three things the teacher would check to confirm a pupil is well groomed.
(3 marks)
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1 markWhich of the following is used to keep the hair neat and tidy?
A. Knife
B. Comb
C. Hoe
D. Fork
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1 markWanjiru carries a clean handkerchief to school to use when she coughs or sneezes. Using a handkerchief helps to
A. attract flies
B. stop germs from spreading to others
C. make her clothes dirty
D. cause a cold
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain how good grooming benefits a Grade 5 learner. Give two benefits and explain each briefly.
(4 marks)
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Any two, 2 mk each (state + explain): Good health — grooming removes germs and dirt, so the learner avoids diseases and skin infections. Confidence/self-esteem — a clean, smart learner feels proud and takes part freely in class. Good relations — others feel comfortable sitting and playing with a clean, tidy learner. Neat appearance — the learner looks smart and presentable.
Question 14
1 markWhich of the following items is used to keep the teeth clean?
A. Comb
B. Spoon
C. Toothbrush
D. Needle
(1 mark)
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1 markAfter playing outside, learners are told to wash their hands with soap and water before eating. This is done mainly to
A. make the hands soft
B. remove germs that cause disease
C. dry the hands quickly
D. add dirt to the food
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1 markBefore going to school, Aisha brushes her teeth, combs her hair and wears clean clothes. These activities are examples of good
A. cooking skills
B. grooming practices
C. farming methods
D. weeding activities
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3 marksAmani wants to keep his teeth clean and healthy.
(a) State two things Amani should do to care for his teeth.
(b) Give one reason why cleaning teeth is part of good grooming.
(3 marks)
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(a) Any two (1 mk each): brush teeth in the morning and before sleeping; use toothpaste; avoid too many sweets/sugary foods; rinse the mouth after eating; visit a dentist. (b) (1 mk) Clean teeth prevent bad breath and tooth decay, keep the mouth healthy and make one look and feel neat/confident.
Question 18
4 marksA pupil in Grade 5 comes to school with untidy hair, dirty nails and creased clothes.
(a) State two problems poor grooming can cause.
(b) Suggest two ways the pupil can improve his grooming.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any two (1 mk each): bad body smell; skin diseases/infections; being avoided or laughed at by others; low self-esteem; attracting germs/lice. (b) Any two (1 mk each): bathe daily with soap and water; comb the hair; trim and clean the nails; press/iron and wear clean clothes; polish the shoes.
Question 19
1 markA learner who does not bathe or change clothes for many days is likely to
A. become very clean
B. have a strong body
C. grow taller quickly
D. produce a bad smell and get skin problems
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3 marksA group of learners washes their hands with soap before eating lunch.
(a) Explain why hand washing is an important grooming and hygiene practice.
(b) State one disease that can be prevented by keeping the body and hands clean.
(3 marks)
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1 markA learner's fingernails are long and dirty. To practise good grooming, she should
A. bite the nails off
B. leave them to grow longer
C. trim and clean the nails
D. paint the nails with mud
(1 mark)
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