Healthy Relationships

12 Grade 9 Social Studies questions on Healthy Relationships, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Two friends, Juma and Baraka, disagree about which game to play but talk it over calmly, listen to each other and reach a compromise. This shows a healthy relationship mainly because of:

   A. One friend giving in out of fear

   B. Avoiding each other afterwards

   C. Always agreeing on everything

   D. Effective communication and respect

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   When two members of a family have a conflict, which approach BEST maintains a healthy relationship?

   A. Involving the whole village in the quarrel

   B. Listening to each other and seeking a fair solution together

   C. Spreading rumours about the other person

   D. Refusing to speak to each other for weeks

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which value is MOST important in maintaining honesty within a healthy relationship?

   A. Competitiveness

   B. Integrity

   C. Secrecy

   D. Pride

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a key feature of a healthy relationship among peers?

   A. Mutual respect and honest communication

   B. Pressuring others to break rules

   C. Keeping harmful secrets

   D. Controlling a friend's choices

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Setting personal boundaries in a relationship means:

   A. Cutting off all communication with others

   B. Doing whatever a friend demands

   C. Never sharing your feelings with anyone

   D. Making clear what behaviour you will and will not accept

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the BEST way for a learner to respond to negative peer pressure to use drugs?

   A. Politely but firmly say no and walk away

   B. Give in to avoid being teased

   C. Pretend to faint to distract them

   D. Insult the person loudly

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Achieng feels uncomfortable because an older person keeps asking her to keep secrets from her parents.

   (a) Identify whether this is a healthy or unhealthy sign and give a reason.

   (b) Suggest two actions Achieng should take.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Unhealthy sign (1 mark) because being asked to keep secrets from trusted adults can be a sign of manipulation/grooming and breaks trust (1 mark). (b) Two actions (1 mark each): tell a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher or counsellor; firmly refuse and set a boundary; avoid being alone with that person; report to relevant authorities. Accept any two.

8. Question 8

   6 marks

   Explain three skills that help a person build and maintain healthy relationships.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three skills, explained (2 marks each): effective communication - expressing feelings clearly and listening to others; empathy - understanding and respecting others' feelings; assertiveness - saying no and setting boundaries without being aggressive; conflict resolution - solving disagreements peacefully and fairly; self-control/managing emotions - staying calm during disagreements; honesty/trustworthiness. Accept any three explained skills.

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   State three characteristics of a healthy relationship.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three (1 mark each): mutual respect; trust and honesty; effective/open communication; support for one another; equality (no one dominates); ability to resolve conflicts peacefully; respect for personal boundaries; loyalty. Accept any three valid characteristics.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which quality is essential for maintaining a healthy relationship among peers?

    A. Dishonesty

    B. Mutual respect and good communication

    C. Bullying

    D. Jealousy

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of a healthy relationship?

    A. Mutual respect and trust

    B. Control of one person over another

    C. Keeping all feelings hidden

    D. Frequent insults disguised as jokes

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A classmate keeps pressuring Wanjiru to skip class against her wishes and gets angry when she refuses. This is an example of:

    A. An unhealthy relationship involving negative peer pressure

    B. Effective conflict resolution

    C. Mutual trust

    D. A healthy friendship built on respect

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