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Kitchen Safety

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jackson, Hannah, and Mia are planning a camping trip. They are discussing what to bring for cooking. Hannah suggests that a _____ knife is a safe knife to bring along.

a)

Dull

b)

Small

c)

Large

d)

Sharp

2.

Henry, Michael, and Ethan are preparing a meal together. They need to cut some vegetables. To protect their fingers while cutting, they should use the _________ technique.

a)

Claw grip

b)

Flat fingers

c)

Kuckle grip

d)

Palm grip

3.

Abigail, Hannah, and Nora are having a cooking competition. Abigail is about to cut vegetables directly on the kitchen counter. Hannah warns her that not using a cutting board can cause her knife to ____________.

a)

become sharper

b)

slip while cutting

c)

Dull/Damage the blade.

d)

Ruin your countertops

4.

Olivia is preparing dinner and she has to slice some vegetables. Would a sharp knife do a better job for her?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Olivia, Zoe, and Mia are having a cooking competition. They need to chop vegetables but they want to ensure their cutting board doesn't slip. What should they place underneath the cutting board?

a)

Damp towel

b)

Dry paper towel

c)

tape

d)

Dry cloth towel

6.

Harper is preparing dinner and she has a dull knife. Noah tells her that the knife is more likely to slip and cut her if it's dull. Is Noah correct?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

David is learning to cook and Sara is teaching him how to use a knife. Sara tells him to use 'the claw'. What is 'the claw' in this context?

a)

A specialized paring knife that David should use to remove the tough part from meat.

b)

The safest way for David to hold a butcher knife as instructed by Sara

c)

The position for David's guiding hand when using a knife as taught by Sara

d)

A butcher knife that Sara suggests David to use for cutting through any type of food.

8.

Emma, Luna, and Samuel are having a cooking competition. They are wondering, what is the best way to wash the knives they used?

a)

Put them in the dishwasher

b)

Wash them as soon as they've been used

c)

Wash them after the other dishes have been washed

d)

They only need to be washed after cutting meat

9.

Isla, Noah, and Arjun are in a cooking class. Their instructor shows them a knife and asks, 'Which Knife is this?'

a)

Santoku

b)

Paring Knife

c)

Serrated Knife

d)

Chef's knife

10.

Priya is learning to cook and she is wondering about the best way to use her knife while chopping vegetables. What advice would you give her?

a)

She should use the center part of the knife only

b)

She should use the tip of the knife only

c)

She should use a rocking or wheel motion with the knife

d)

She should cut and lift, cut and lift

11.

Oliver, Scarlett, and Noah are cooking together for a school project. Oliver is about to cut some vegetables and picks up a knife. Which knife is Oliver likely to use from the ones pictured here?

a)

Santoku Knife

b)

Paring Knife

c)

Serrated Knife

d)

Chef's knife

12.

Noah, Grace, and Mia are planning to cook dinner together. They have a variety of tasks to do including chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and other cutting tasks. Which knife should they primarily use?

a)

Utility knife

b)

Chef knife

c)

Paring knife

d)

Serrated knife

13.

Maya is cooking with Ethan and Zoe. She needs to pass a knife to Ethan. How should she do it?

a)

Maya should put the knife on the counter with the handle away from her

b)

Maya should put the knife on the counter and let Ethan pick it up

c)

Maya should place the knife near the edge of the counter

14.

Noah, Kai and Anika are attending a cooking class. The instructor asks, 'How should you carry a knife through the kitchen?'

a)

In front of you

b)

Down and at your side

c)

With both hands

15.

During a cooking class, Olivia accidentally spills oil on the stove which catches fire. Luna quickly grabs a jug of water to douse the fire. Noah stops her and says, 'You should not use this on grease fires:', what was he referring to?

a)

water

b)

flour

c)

salt

d)

baking soda

16.

During a fire drill at school, Harper was asked to demonstrate the correct way to use a fire extinguisher. She should aim the fire extinguisher at the:

a)

top of the fire

b)

middle of the fire

c)

base of the fire

d)

most intense point of the fire

17.

Avery, Ava, and Daniel are having a barbecue party. Avery accidentally spills some grease on the grill causing a small fire. Daniel quickly grabs a bucket of water. What happens if Daniel pours the water on the grease fire?

a)

it puts the fire out

b)

it explodes

c)

nothing

d)

you get dramatic

18.

Ethan, Noah, and Olivia are planning to bake cookies for a school event. What procedures should they follow to prevent burns in the kitchen?

a)

Ethan should use oven mitts

b)

Noah should stand to the side when opening the oven

c)

Olivia should pull oven racks out instead of reaching in

d)

All of the above

19.

Elijah, Daniel, and Maya are in a cooking class. If Elijah is chopping vegetables and the knife slips from his hand, what should he do?

a)

try and catch it

b)

let it fall

c)

scream and panic

d)

pick it up and continue using it

20.

Grace, Harper, and Nora are running and playing in the kitchen. Is this safe?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

During a cooking class, Isla, Emma, and Evelyn are preparing a meal. Is it fine for them to sit on the counters while cooking?

a)

how dare you? no!

b)

only if there is no food

c)

sure! why not?

d)

always

22.

Grace and Arjun are baking cookies. Arjun is about to put the cookie tray in the oven. What should Arjun wear on his hands while putting the tray in the oven?

a)

Nothing

b)

Oven mitts

c)

Disposable gloves

d)

Oven mutts

23.

Elijah, Oliver, and Aria are attending a fire safety training. The instructor explains the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher and asks, 'What does PASS stand for?'

a)

Pull the extinguisher, Act calm, Squeeze the trigger, Swiftly put the fire out

b)

Pull the pin, Aim at the top of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Spray

c)

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep from side to side

24.

James, Ava, and Emma are cooking dinner together. Suddenly, a small grease fire starts on the stovetop. James quickly grabs a box from the pantry to sprinkle it liberally with...

a)

baking soda

b)

flour

c)

sugar

d)

salt

25.

During a school event, Aiden is assigned the task of carrying hot food from the kitchen to the serving area. What should Aiden do to ensure safety?

a)

Move quickly to finish the task

b)

Move extremely slow to avoid any mishap

c)

Stand still until the food cools down

d)

Warn others when he is moving with the hot food

26.

During a cooking class, Mia accidentally drops a knife on the floor. What should she do before picking it up?

a)

Check if anyone is nearby and then carefully pick it up by the handle

b)

Quickly grab it before anyone notices

c)

Kick it aside with her foot

d)

Leave it on the floor

27.

Lucas is about to use a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Before using it, what is the first thing he should check?

a)

If the extinguisher is a bright color

b)

If the extinguisher is heavy

c)

If the fire extinguisher is the right type for the fire

d)

If the extinguisher is cold

28.

Sophia is helping in the kitchen and accidentally spills water on the floor. What should she do to prevent accidents?

a)

Wait for someone else to notice

b)

Clean it up immediately and warn others

c)

Cover it with a towel and tell no one

d)

Ignore it and continue working

29.

While preparing a meal, Liam notices the handle of a pot is sticking out from the stove. What is the safest action he should take?

a)

Remove the pot from the stove

b)

Ask someone else to move it

c)

Turn the handle inward away from the edge

d)

Leave it as it is

30.

Amelia is about to wash a sharp knife. What is the safest way for her to do this?

a)

Place it in a sink full of soapy water

b)

Wash it separately with the blade facing away from her

c)

Leave it on the counter for later

d)

Ask someone else to wash it

31.

Sophia, Liam, and Ava are preparing a salad. Sophia wants to make sure the knife is safe to use. What should she check before starting to cut?

a)

If the knife is sharp and clean

b)

If the knife is heavy

c)

If the knife is colorful

d)

If the knife is old

32.

During a cooking class, Ethan accidentally drops a glass bowl on the floor. What is the safest way for him to clean up the broken pieces?

a)

Kick the pieces under the counter

b)

Leave the pieces for someone else to clean

c)

Use a broom and dustpan to sweep up the pieces

d)

Pick up the pieces with his bare hands

33.

Chloe, Mason, and Zoe are learning about kitchen safety. Their instructor asks, 'What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger while chopping vegetables?'

a)

Wash the cut, apply pressure to stop bleeding, and cover it with a clean bandage

b)

Ask a friend to finish chopping for you without treating the cut

c)

Hide your hand behind your back

d)

Ignore it and keep cooking