Primary 4 Pre-Vocational Studies Flashcards: Care of Personal Clothing

Question 1

What is personal clothing?

Accepted Answer

garments and dress items worn on the body

Question 2

Vests and pants are underwear because they are worn directly against the ____.

Accepted Answer

skin

Question 3

Pyjamas and nightgowns are loose, comfortable clothes called ____.

Accepted Answer

sleepwear

Question 4

A school uniform identifies a pupil’s school and promotes ____.

Accepted Answer

unity

Question 5

A raincoat is worn mainly for protection from ____.

Accepted Answer

rain

Question 6

Clothes cover the body in a socially acceptable way; this reason for dressing is called ____.

Accepted Answer

modesty

Question 7

The laundry agent used to remove dirt, stains and grease is ____.

Accepted Answer

detergent

Question 8

Bleach should be used carefully because it can damage ____ clothes.

Accepted Answer

coloured

Question 9

The laundry agent that makes a school uniform stiff and crisp is ____.

Accepted Answer

starch

Question 10

Fabric softener makes clothes feel soft and reduces ____.

Accepted Answer

wrinkles

Question 11

What is the first step before washing a mixed pile of clothes?

Accepted Answer

sort the clothes

Question 12

White clothes are separated from coloured clothes to prevent colours from ____.

Accepted Answer

running

Question 13

Very dirty clothes may be soaked in water and detergent for about ____ minutes before washing.

Accepted Answer

30

Question 14

During hand washing, dirty areas are gently rubbed before the clothes are ____.

Accepted Answer

rinsed

Question 15

Clothes are rinsed with clean water until all the ____ is removed.

Accepted Answer

soap

Question 16

After rinsing, excess water should be gently ____ from delicate clothes.

Accepted Answer

squeezed

Question 17

Sunlight helps clothes dry and also acts as a natural ____.

Accepted Answer

disinfectant

Question 18

Before ironing a garment, the clothing label should be checked for the correct ____.

Accepted Answer

temperature

Question 19

What should be done immediately after using an electric iron?

Accepted Answer

unplug it

Question 20

Clean clothes should be stored in a dry place to prevent mildew and bad ____.

Accepted Answer

odours

Strong work.