Good Grooming
20 Grade 6 Agriculture questions on Good Grooming, with worked marking schemes. 20 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markTo keep the feet clean and healthy, you should
A. Wash them daily and wear clean, dry shoes or sandals
B. Never wash them
C. Keep them wet all day
D. Walk in dirty water often
(1 mark)
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6 marksState three tools or items used for personal grooming and the part of the body each is used on.
(6 marks)
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1 markWearing clean, well-pressed clothes to school is part of
A. Good grooming
B. Wasting time
C. Bad manners
D. Poor hygiene
(1 mark)
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5 marksDescribe the correct steps of washing hands with soap and clean water.
(5 marks)
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Award up to 5 mks for correct ordered steps: wet the hands with clean running water; apply soap; rub/lather all parts — palms, back of hands, between fingers and under nails; scrub for a while; rinse off the soap with clean water; dry the hands with a clean towel or air-dry. 1 mk per correct step to a maximum of 5.
Question 5
4 marksA pupil comes to school with dirty clothes, uncombed hair and long nails.
(a) State how this affects the pupil.
(b) Suggest two ways the pupil can improve their grooming.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any suitable effect (2 mks): may spread or catch diseases; may be teased/loses self-confidence; makes a poor impression on others. (b) Any 2 improvements (1 mk each): wash and iron clothes; comb the hair; cut and clean the nails; bathe daily with soap; wash the face and body regularly.
Question 6
2 marksState two ways of caring for the teeth to keep them clean and healthy.
(2 marks)
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1 markKeeping fingernails short and clean is important because long, dirty nails
A. Help you write better
B. Make you run faster
C. Can trap germs that cause disease
D. Improve your eyesight
(1 mark)
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1 markGood grooming mainly means
A. Eating a lot of food
B. Sleeping during the day
C. Keeping the body and clothes clean and neat
D. Playing games every evening
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a benefit of good grooming?
A. It makes one lazy
B. It boosts self-confidence and prevents diseases
C. It increases body weight
D. It reduces the need to eat
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1 markWhich of these is a good grooming practice for the ears?
A. Cleaning the outer part gently and keeping them dry
B. Pushing sticks deep inside them
C. Never cleaning them at all
D. Pouring soil into them
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich item is used to keep the body clean during bathing?
A. Cooking oil
B. Sand only
C. Soap
D. Charcoal
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following shows good grooming of the hair?
A. Leaving it dirty and untidy
B. Covering it with mud
C. Combing and keeping it clean and neat
D. Never washing it at all
(1 mark)
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4 marksOtieno wants to be well groomed before going to school. State four grooming practices he should carry out.
(4 marks)
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Any 4 (1 mk each): bathe/take a shower with soap and clean water; brush his teeth; comb/brush his hair; wear clean and neat clothes; cut and clean his fingernails; wear clean shoes/sandals; wash his face. Accept any suitable grooming practice.
Question 14
1 markAfter bathing, you should dry your body using a
A. Newspaper
B. Dirty rag
C. Clean towel
D. Shared, wet cloth
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1 markWhy is it advisable to use your own toothbrush and comb rather than sharing?
A. To save money on soap
B. Because sharing is not allowed by law
C. To make them last shorter
D. To avoid spreading germs and infections
(1 mark)
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6 marksExplain three reasons why good grooming is important for a Grade 6 learner.
(6 marks)
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Any 3 well explained (2 mks each): prevents diseases/infections by keeping germs away from the body; boosts self-confidence and self-esteem; makes one presentable and accepted by others; creates a good impression/respect from others; promotes good health and comfort. 1 mk for reason, 1 mk for explanation.
Question 17
1 markHow often should you brush your teeth for good oral hygiene?
A. At least twice a day
B. Once a week
C. Only when they pain
D. Once a month
(1 mark)
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3 marksGive two reasons why fingernails should be kept short and clean, and one tool used to trim them.
(3 marks)
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Reasons (1 mk each): dirt and germs hide under long nails and can cause disease; long nails can scratch and injure; clean short nails look neat/well groomed. Tool (1 mk): a nail cutter/nail clipper (or scissors). Award 2 mks for reasons and 1 mk for the tool.
Question 19
1 markBefore eating and after visiting the toilet, you should always
A. Rub your hands with soil
B. Wash your hands with clean water and soap
C. Blow on your hands to dry them
D. Wipe your hands on your clothes
(1 mark)
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2 marksExplain why it is unhealthy to share personal grooming items such as combs, towels and toothbrushes.
(2 marks)
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