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WorksheetsHome Economics Year 9 Christmas Term
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 19mins
Silk fibre is obtained from the _____ of the silk moth.
Cocooon
Hair
Fleece
Cocoons
Skin
What are natural fibres produced from?
plants only
animals and plants
animals only
crude oil
Which of the following is a plant fibre
Nylon
Wool
Cotton
Silk
which one of the following is a type of natural fibre
Elastene
Viscose
Silk
Polyamide
Which one of the following is not commonly made from silk?
Sportswear
Underwear
Dresses
Ties
Which fibre below is classed as a protein fibre
Cotton
Wool
Polyester
Acrylic
which of the following is not true
Yarns are threads that are woven or knitted to make fabrics
Yarns can be made from staple or filament fibres
Staple fibres are shorter in length than filament fibres
A 2 ply yarn is made up from 2 filament yarns twisted together
Which 2 properties of wool make it suitable for a school cardigan
insulating and can be ironed
stiff handle and soft against skin
warm to wear and good drape
cool and can be washed at high temperature
which fibre is cotton most commonly blended with
polyester
polyamide
polypropylene
acrylic
Weaving of woolen yarn is known as
Looming
Spinning
Knitting
Retting
Wool is
Is a natural fibre
Obtained from fleece of sheep or goat
Obtained from animal source
All the above are correct
Flax is
An animal fibre
A synthetic fibre
A plant fibre
A Fabric
Lint is
A thread that is obtained by spinning fibres
An electrically operated device used for spinning
The fibrous material that is left after removing seeds from cotton balls
The fruits of cotton plant
The smallest indivisible unit of a textile:
Weft
Fiber
Yarn
Which one of the following is NOT a plant-based textile fiber?
Hemp
Silk
Cotton
Which one of these is NOT a natural fibre?
Viscose
Linen
Wool
Fiber made from flax:
Linen
Cotton
Wool
What is the process called that changes fibres into yarn?
Knitting
Felting
Spinning
Laundering is
a combination of cleaning and finishing
a combination of washing and cleaning
a combination of stain removal and washing
washing or dryceaning
While laundering we must keep in mind
texture of the garment
color of the garment
degree of dirt on the garment
all of the above
Wool is obtained from the ____ of sheep.
Silk
Sheep
Fibre
Fleece
Skin
Which part of sheep's body yield fibres?
Leg
Eye
Mouth
Hair
Liver
Air is _______conductor of heat.
Good
Best
Better
Poor
Sheep
3 materials to use in carrying out measurements and calculations
Scissors
Pencil
Paper
Tape measure
Tailor's tape measures are flexible for easily and accurately measuring parts of the body or garments
TRUE
FALSE
It is a device used by tailors to take body measurements
Ruler
Tape measure
Sewing machine
Paper
When using scissors it is important to:
Carry them with the point facing down and do not wave them around.
Be careful because fabric scissors are sharp.
Use paper scissors for paper, and fabric scissors for fabric.
Carry them with the point facing forward.
Use them to cut electrical cords.
Rest them in your mouth when not in use.
Always ensure they are hidden throughout the room so other students cannot find them.
Be careful because fabric scissors are sharp.
Use paper scissors to cut fabric.
Cut unused electrical cords with scissors.
Carry them with the point facing down.
Listening and following teacher instructions is important because:
Your teacher always knows best.
You need to show respect and tell other students to be quiet.
Otherwise you will not get a good mark.
Teachers like to be listened to.
Not listening to the teacher is against school rules.
It can help you have success with your project.
It can help you and your class mates stay safe.
Accidents will be minimised in the textiles workshop if all tools and equipment are.....
Used for their intended purpose and used with care
Used with some care most of the time
Occasionally used with some care
Used for their intended purpose and used with minimum care
You must always gets permission from a teacher when using any equipment in Textiles?
TRUE
FALSE
Stains will be more difficult to remove if...
they are fresh
they are old
It's important not to wash colored clothing with white clothing because __________ can happen
care label
color transfer
sorting
tumble dry
We put _______________ in the washing machine to help get stains and dirt out of our clothes.
Olive oil
Dryer sheets
laundry detergent
Which one of these is not a reason we wear clothes.
Protection
Modesty
Appearance
Fashion
The tenth and last step involved in laundering clothes is________?
Airing
Ironing
Folding
Arranging
Tick all the equipments for washing.
Tub
Detergent
Pegs
Sink
