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Crocheting Personal Protective Equipment

25 Grade 6 Agriculture questions on Crocheting Personal Protective Equipment, with worked marking schemes. 25 questions are available on this topic in full.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    Crochet hooks come in different sizes. The size of the hook chosen depends mainly on the:

    A. Day of the week

    B. Thickness of the yarn used

    C. Age of the learner

    D. Colour of the yarn

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  2. Question 2

    5 marks

    A Grade 6 class crocheted knee pads to protect learners while working in the school garden. (a) Explain TWO ways the crocheted knee pads protect the learners. (4 marks) (b) State ONE way the class can improve the design for better protection. (1 mark)

    (5 marks)

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    (a) Award 2 marks each (max 4): they cushion the knees against hard/rough ground preventing bruises; they keep the knees clean and dry from soil and dampness; they reduce pain when kneeling for long. Any two explained. (b) Award 1 mark: make them thicker/add padding; add straps to hold firmly; use stronger yarn. Any one.

  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    Which of the following is an advantage of crocheting your own PPE at home?

    A. It is more expensive than buying

    B. It cannot be repaired

    C. It saves money and uses local materials

    D. It wastes a lot of yarn always

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    Wanjiku wants to protect her hands while gardening. Which crocheted PPE would be MOST suitable?

    A. Head cap

    B. Gloves

    C. Face mask

    D. Apron

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  5. Question 5

    4 marks

    Crocheting is a useful skill for making protective items. (a) What is crocheting? (2 marks) (b) Name TWO tools or materials used in crocheting. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Crocheting is the process of making items/fabric by looping yarn together using a hooked needle (2 marks). (b) Award 1 mark each (max 2): crochet hook; yarn/wool; pair of scissors; tapestry/darning needle. Any two.

  6. Question 6

    1 mark

    A learner keeps making loose, uneven stitches while crocheting. To improve, she should:

    A. Hold the yarn with even tension

    B. Stop counting her chains

    C. Pull the yarn very tightly then loosely

    D. Change the hook every stitch

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  7. Question 7

    1 mark

    In crocheting, the material that is looped together to form the item is called:

    A. Wire

    B. Yarn

    C. Clay

    D. Paper

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  8. Question 8

    1 mark

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn to keep the body safe. Which of the following crocheted items is an example of PPE?

    A. Table cloth

    B. Wall mat

    C. Gloves

    D. Cushion cover

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  9. Question 9

    1 mark

    Crocheting is a way of making items from yarn. The main tool used in crocheting is a:

    A. Sewing needle

    B. Knitting machine

    C. Crochet hook

    D. Pair of scissors

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  10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is a use of a crocheted face mask as PPE?

    A. Covering the nose and mouth from dust

    B. Covering the eyes from light

    C. Warming the hands

    D. Protecting the feet

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  11. Question 11

    4 marks

    A learner is about to begin crocheting a pair of gloves. Outline the FIRST FOUR steps she should follow to start the crochet work.

    (4 marks)

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    Award 1 mark per correct step (max 4): collect the tools and yarn needed; make a slip knot on the crochet hook; hold the yarn and hook correctly with even tension; make a foundation chain of the required number of stitches; then continue with the next rows of stitches. Any four ordered steps.

  12. Question 12

    3 marks

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps us safe as we work. State THREE examples of PPE that can be made by crocheting.

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  13. Question 13

    1 mark

    After completing a crocheted item, the loose end of the yarn should be:

    A. Tied to another person's yarn

    B. Fastened off and woven in neatly

    C. Left long and hanging

    D. Cut in the middle of the work

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  14. Question 14

    1 mark

    To keep crochet tools safe after use, they should be:

    A. Left scattered on the floor

    B. Thrown in the dustbin

    C. Buried in the soil

    D. Stored in a container or box

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  15. Question 15

    3 marks

    When choosing yarn to crochet gloves, the right choice makes the gloves useful. State THREE qualities of good yarn for crocheting protective gloves.

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  16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which of the following crocheted items would BEST protect a worker's knees while kneeling to plant seedlings?

    A. Wrist band

    B. Knee pads

    C. Neck scarf

    D. Ear muffs

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  17. Question 17

    4 marks

    Care of tools and safety are important when crocheting. (a) State TWO ways of caring for crochet tools. (2 marks) (b) Give TWO safety precautions to observe while crocheting. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Award 1 mark each (max 2): store hooks in a container/box; keep them clean and dry; keep them away from young children. (b) Award 1 mark each (max 2): handle the pointed hook and scissors carefully; do not point the hook at others; keep tools away from the face/eyes; work in a well-lit area to avoid eye strain. Any two each.

  18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Otieno finished crocheting a glove and wants to cut off the extra yarn. The tool he should use is a:

    A. Pair of scissors

    B. Spoon

    C. Ruler

    D. Crochet hook

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  19. Question 19

    1 mark

    The first step in most crochet work is to make a:

    A. Straight seam

    B. Slip knot

    C. Finished glove

    D. Final stitch

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  20. Question 20

    1 mark

    A series of loops joined one after another to begin a crochet item is called a:

    A. Chain stitch

    B. Running stitch

    C. Button hole

    D. Cross stitch

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  21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a reason for wearing PPE such as gloves when working on the farm?

    A. To attract insects

    B. To protect hands from injury and dirt

    C. To make work slower

    D. To make hands dirty

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  22. Question 22

    6 marks

    Making your own PPE by crocheting has several benefits. Explain THREE advantages of crocheting Personal Protective Equipment at home instead of buying it.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each for an advantage with explanation (max 6): it saves money because you avoid buying costs; it uses locally available materials/yarn; the items can be made to fit and to the design you want; it develops a useful skill that can earn income; worn-out items can easily be repaired or remade. Any three explained.

  23. Question 23

    1 mark

    A crocheted cap worn on the head can serve as PPE by:

    A. Protecting the head from sun and dust

    B. Blocking the ears completely

    C. Making the head cold

    D. Adding weight to the body

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  24. Question 24

    1 mark

    When choosing yarn for crocheting gloves, it is BEST to select yarn that is:

    A. Strong and comfortable to wear

    B. Very weak and thin

    C. Made of glass

    D. Sharp and rough

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  25. Question 25

    3 marks

    Wearing Personal Protective Equipment is important when doing farm and household work. Give THREE reasons why we should wear PPE while working.

    (3 marks)

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    Award 1 mark each (max 3): to protect the body from injury; to protect from dirt/chemicals; to protect from harsh weather like sun and dust; to prevent diseases/infection; to keep clothes clean; to work safely and confidently. Any three.

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