BASIC SCIENCE – PRIMARY 1

SECOND TERM – WEEK 12 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

(Full Term Assessment)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

For Teachers

1. Ensure the exam hall is neat and quiet.
2. Arrange the pupils properly and give space between each child.
3. Read the instructions aloud before the pupils begin.
4. Do not assist pupils with any answer.
5. Watch carefully to prevent cheating or communication among pupils.
6. Encourage pupils to work at their own pace and remain calm.
7. Collect the scripts neatly at the end of the exam.

For Students

1. Sit quietly and listen to instructions.
2. Do not talk during the exam.
3. Read each question carefully.
4. Tick or shade only one correct answer.
5. Work by yourself. Do not copy or ask your friend.
6. If you do not understand a question, read it again slowly.
7. Do your best and write clearly.
8. Cheating is wrong. Be honest and trust yourself.

PART A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

(30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

Choose the correct answer from (a), (b), (c), or (d).

1. We breathe in ______.
   a) stone b) water c) air d) sand
2. A goat is a ______ thing.
   a) living b) non-living c) sharp d) cold
3. Red light means ______.
   a) go b) stop c) jump d) slow
4. Green light means ______.
   a) stop b) run c) go d) eat
5. The sun gives us ______.
   a) heat b) food c) toys d) shoes
6. Rain comes from the ______.
   a) roof b) sky c) floor d) chair
7. A stone is a ______ thing.
   a) living b) non-living c) soft d) plant
8. Plants need ______ to grow.
   a) air b) toys c) shoes d) books
9. Water is used for ______.
   a) washing b) shouting c) playing d) thinking
10. A book is ______.
    a) living b) non-living c) plant d) fish
11. Yellow light means ______.
    a) sleep b) get ready c) jump d) cook
12. Waste should be put in a ______.
    a) bag b) bin c) basket d) hand
13. We drink ______.
    a) juice b) sand c) stone d) leaf
14. A baby is a ______ thing.
    a) non-living b) living c) water d) food
15. The weather can be ______.
    a) sunny b) book c) pencil d) cup
16. The colour of leaves is ______.
    a) blue b) black c) green d) white
17. The air around us is ______.
    a) dirty b) liquid c) invisible d) heavy
18. One way to dispose waste is ______.
    a) burning b) eating c) losing d) hiding
19. The road has ______ to guide drivers.
    a) toys b) traffic lights c) water d) food
20. On rainy days, the sky is ______.
    a) bright b) cloudy c) sunny d) red
21. We use soap and water to ______ our hands.
    a) break b) wash c) hide d) draw
22. A pencil is used for ______.
    a) cutting b) eating c) writing d) washing
23. A non-living thing does not ______.
    a) breathe b) stay c) change colour d) fall
24. The sun appears in the ______.
    a) sky b) road c) bucket d) bag
25. Fire can be ______.
    a) safe b) dangerous c) soft d) cold
26. We see with our ______.
    a) ears b) nose c) eyes d) hands
27. We walk with our ______.
    a) legs b) hair c) teeth d) ears
28. A dog is a ______ thing.
    a) water b) plant c) living d) toy
29. A cup is ______.
    a) living b) non-living c) breathing d) growing
30. The weather can change from sunny to ______.
    a) rainy b) pencil c) shoe d) chalk

PART B: THEORY QUESTIONS

(10 Short Answer Questions)

Answer in simple sentences.

1. What is a living thing?
2. Mention two examples of living things.
3. What is a non-living thing?
4. Mention two examples of non-living things.
5. What is weather?
6. Mention two types of weather.
7. What does the red traffic light mean?
8. Why do we drink water?
9. Mention one way we can keep our environment clean.
10. What is waste?