Primary 4 Pre-Vocational Studies Flashcards: Home Economics Tools and Equipment

Question 1

Home Economics tools help people perform cooking, sewing, cleaning and clothing-care tasks ____.

Accepted Answer

effectively

Question 2

The machine that joins fabric with thread faster than hand sewing is a sewing ____.

Accepted Answer

machine

Question 3

The sharp metal sewing tool with an eye for thread is a ____.

Accepted Answer

needle

Question 4

Thread passes through a needle’s ____ before stitches are made.

Accepted Answer

eye

Question 5

Knitting creates fabric by interlocking loops of ____.

Accepted Answer

yarn

Question 6

Hand knitting usually uses a ____ of knitting needles.

Accepted Answer

pair

Question 7

A knitting machine produces knitted fabric more ____ than hand knitting.

Accepted Answer

quickly

Question 8

Crocheting uses one hook-shaped tool called a crocheting ____.

Accepted Answer

needle

Question 9

The deep, round cooking container used for boiling and stewing is a ____.

Accepted Answer

pot

Question 10

The shallow, flat-bottomed pan with a long handle is a frying ____.

Accepted Answer

pan

Question 11

The sharp cooking tool used for slicing, chopping and dicing is a ____.

Accepted Answer

knife

Question 12

The utensil with a shallow bowl used for stirring and serving is a ____.

Accepted Answer

spoon

Question 13

The electrical appliance with a heated flat surface that removes wrinkles is an ____.

Accepted Answer

iron

Question 14

Clothes are placed on a padded ____ board while they are pressed.

Accepted Answer

ironing

Question 15

The narrow board designed for pressing sleeves is a sleeve ____.

Accepted Answer

board

Question 16

If no ironing board is available, a clean thick ____ can provide a padded surface.

Accepted Answer

blanket

Question 17

A knife should be held by its ____ and kept away from young children.

Accepted Answer

handle

Question 18

An electric iron should be used under ____ supervision.

Accepted Answer

adult

Question 19

What should be done to an iron when it is not in use?

Accepted Answer

unplug it

Question 20

Cleaning and properly storing tools prevents accidents and keeps them in good ____.

Accepted Answer

condition

Strong work.