Integrated Science Questions and Answers - Grade 4 Opener Exams Term 1 2023 Set 3

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (15marks)

1. Which group consists of living things only?
   
   1. Pawpaw, brick, stones
   2. Mango, snail, cactus plant
   3. Soil, water, air
   4. Coat, building, soil
2. Three of the following are characteristics of animals. Which one is not?
   
   1. All move by flying
   2. They die
   3. They reproduce
   4. They grow
3. Grade four leaners were asked by their science teacher to visit a nearby forest to collect some plants for an experiment. They were asked to come with protective gears. Which among the following was not necessary?
   
   1. Gumboots
   2. Apron
   3. Vest
   4. Goggles
4. The following are ways of making drinking water safe. Which one is the best way?
   1. Boiling
   2. Filtering
   3. Sieving
   4. Use of chemicals

The chart below shows the days of the week and weather condition during the day. Use it to answer question 5 and 6  

5. Which day was the most favourable for washing clothes?
   1. Tuesday
   2. Wednesday
   3. Monday
   4. Thursday
6. Which of the following symbols represents the weather condition on Wednesday afternoon?
   
7. Animals are grouped into two groups. Among the following animals, which one is an invertebrate?
   1. Frog
   2. Snail
   3. Cow
   4. Cat
8. The following are digital devices that are used to take pictures of animals. Which one can not be used?
   1. Camera
   2. Phones
   3. Radio
   4. Tablets
9. During a clean up exercise, grade 3 learners were sweeping their dusty classroom. Which among the following protective gears would protect them from inhaling dust?
   1. Face mask
   2. Goggles
   3. Gloves
   4. Head gears
10. Which of the following animals moves by slithering?
    1. Monkey
    2. Snail
    3. Hen
    4. Snake
11. How many types of teeth does an adult human being have?
    1. 32
    2. 24
    3. 4
    4. 28
12. When handling plants with thorns, which protective gear should one wear or hands so as to protect himself or herself when handling the plants?
    1. Gloves
    2. Gumboots
    3. Tongs
    4. Handkerchiefs
13. The following are all domestic animals kept at our homes. Which among them is kept for the security?
    1. Cat
    2. Cow
    3. Dog
    4. Donkey
14. All living things go through different changes in different stages. What is the last stage of every animal as a living thing?
    1. Reproduction
    2. Death
    3. Breathing
    4. Feeding
15. Which one is not true about plants?
    1. They grow
    2. They reproduce
    3. They breathe
    4. They move from one place to another

AGRICULTURE (10 marks)

16. Which one of the following type of soil is best for growing maize crops?
    A. Clay
    B. Sand
    C. Loam
    D. Mud
17. Which soil has got large particles and allows more water to pass through?
    1. Sand sail
    2. Clay soil
    3. Rock
    4. Loam soil
18. Three of the following are domestic animals. Which one is not?
    1. Goat
    2. Pig
    3. Gazelle
    4. Rabbit
19. Three of the following are materials that can be used to improve soil fertility. Which among them is not?
    1. Manure
    2. Kitchen waste
    3. Animal waste
    4. Stones
20. Which type of soil feels smooth when touched?
    1. Clay
    2. Sand
    3. Loam
    4. Silt
21. Which of the following domestic animals is best used for transporting heavy loads in the farm?
    1. Pig
    2. Bull
    3. Donkey
    4. Horse
22. The tool below is used to
    
    1. harvest crops
    2. water plants
    3. store food
    4. fetch water
23. While preparing compost manure, Mr. Ouma requires three of the following materials. Which among the following materials is not required?
    1. Stones
    2. Maize stalk
    3. Kitchen waste
    4. Dry grass
24. Among the following types of soils, which soil can be used in modelling?
    1. Silt soil
    2. Sand soil
    3. Loam soil
    4. Clay soil
25. Three of the following are vegetables grown in the kitchen gardens. Which one is not?
    1. Kales
    2. Onions
    3. Maize
    4. Spinach

HOMESCIENCE (10 marks)

26. Grade four pupils were asked by their Home science teacher to mention personal items used at home. Among the items identified below, one is not a personal item. Which one is it?
    
    1. Toothbrush
    2. Socks
    3. Textbook
    4. Handkerchief
27. The following are benefits of regular physical exercises. Which one is not?
    
    1. Help reduce body weight
    2. Weaken the body
    3. Reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases
    4. One develops strong bones
28. Choose a box that contains body building foods only.
    
29. Food packets and containers have different information. Which information is the most important?
    1. Manufacturing date
    2. Weight of the item
    3. Nutrient composition
    4. Expiry date.
30. The following are kitchen utensils. Which one can break easily?
    1. Sufuria
    2. Pot
    3. Plastic plate
    4. Metallic kettle
31. Calvin was asked to state reasons for bed making. Which reason was not correct?
    1. To keep off dust
    2. To feel comfortable
    3. To make the room fresh
    4. To attract parasites
32. The following are cleaning items. Which one is correctly matched with its name?
    
33. We eat different meals at different times. At what time do we eat breakfast?
    1. Evening
    2. Midday
    3. Morning
    4. Night
34. The following are causes of common accidents in school. Which one is not?
    1. Clean environment
    2. Rough surfaces
    3. Slippery floor
    4. Uneven pavements
35. Three of the following are examples of internal parasites. Which one is not?
    1. Louse
    2. Tapeworm
    3. Threadworm
    4. Roundworm

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION    (15 marks)

36. The diagram below shows a field used in a certain game.
    
    It is known as
    
    1. football pitch
    2. athletic track
    3. volleyball pitch
    4. jumping field
37. Which one of the following is an example of locomotor skill?
    
    1. Twisting
    2. Sleeping
    3. Skipping
    4. Punting
38. In the game of a football, a person who catches the ball at the goal is called
    1. goal keeper
    2. a defender
    3. a player
    4. a scorer
39. Which of the following is an example of a ball game?
    1. Tug of war
    2. Skipping rope
    3. Netball
    4. Bouncing castles
40. Hopping is a physical exercise for young children. Which one of the following parts of the body is used during hopping?
    1. Back
    2. Legs
    3. Stomach
    4. Waist
41. When we practise jumping skills daily we develop
    1. strength
    2. friendship
    3. weak bones
    4. headaches
42. When playing soccer, which part of the body is used to kick the ball?
    1. Head
    2. Hand
    3. Leg
    4. Knee
43. Practising wheelbarrow balance makes one
    1. lazy
    2. happy
    3. weak
    4. strong
44. What should you use if you are having trouble staying above the water during swimming?
    1. Goggles
    2. Swimming costume
    3. Boat
    4. A floater
45. The following are health benefits a person can get from rope skipping. Which one is not?
    1. Helps reduce body weight
    2. You develop strong bones
    3. One becomes weak
    4. One develops a good body posture
46. When performing forward roll the back should be 
    1. curved
    2. streamlined
    3. straight
    4. none of the above
47. Which of the following is a non-locomotive activity?
    1. Hopping
    2. Leaping
    3. Turning
    4. Running
48. The following objects can float on water except
    1. balloon
    2. flutter boards
    3. floating rings
    4. stone
49. The following rules should be observed while at the swimming pool except
    1. bathing before entering the pool
    2. eating while in the pool
    3. putting on the costume
    4. ensure there is a life saver at the pool
50. What is the size of a soccer ball suitable for age 6 and 7 years?
    1. Size 4
    2. Size 5
    3. Size 3
    4. Size 2

MARKING SCHEME

SCIENCE

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. D

AGRICULTURE

16. C
17. A
18. C
19. D
20. A
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. C

HOMESCIENCE

26. C
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. C
33. C
34. A
35. A

PHE

36. B
37. C
38. A
39. C
40. B
41. A
42. C
43. D
44. D
45. C
46. A
47. C
48. D
49. B
50. C