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Laundry 6th and 7th grade

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is important to learn how to do laundry because...

a)

it will help you be successful on your own

b)

it will help you to become more independent

c)

to avoid costly mistakes

d)

all of the above

2.

When sorting laundry, how many piles should you make?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

5

d)

4

3.

What type of skill is being able to do laundry?

a)

Math skill

b)

Life skill

c)

Organizational skill

d)

Cooking skill

4.

Which one is NOT a "sorting pile" you create before doing laundry?

a)

lights

b)

soiled

c)

delicates

d)

whites

5.

What type of mistakes can happen if you do not sort the laundry first?

a)

clothes can fall apart

b)

clothes will not come clean

c)

clothes can wrinkle

d)

clothes can stretch

6.

What is one step in the laundry process?

a)

read the manual

b)

look at the seams

c)

check pockets

d)

none of the above

7.

Which chemical used for laundry is dangerous if not used correctly?

a)

Ammonia

b)

Bleach

c)

Peroxide

d)

Detergent

8.

Some delicate clothes have a label that says to hand wash.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which item if left in the pocket of clothes will get destroyed or destroy your clothes?

a)

Chapstick

b)

a paycheck

c)

gum

d)

all of the above

10.

Why is it important to read the care label in all clothing before washing?

a)

it states care instructions and symbols

b)

it will tell you a valuable secret

c)

it will state the size

d)

it will tell you where the garment was made

11.

Tumble dry can has only one heat setting.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

In step 3 of the laundry process you should

a)

check pockets

b)

check labels

c)

stain treatment

d)

add detergent

13.

Which symbol represents Cotton Wash?

a)

b)

Polyester symbol (a plastic bottle)

14.

Why is detergent important?

a)

It makes our clothes smell good

b)

you do not need to use detergent

c)

it helps remove dirt and sweat

d)

it changes the color of uyour clothes

15.

When should you add bleach to the washing machine?

a)

after all the clothes have been loaded

b)

before you start the machine

c)

anytime

d)

once the water has filled the wash tub

16.

You should not be concerned with how much bleach you add to the water, it will whiten clothes no matter what.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

When the washing machine is out of balance, what occurs?

a)
The machine will automatically balance itself.
b)
Excessive vibrations and potential damage to the machine.
c)
Clothes will be washed more thoroughly.
d)
The machine will operate more efficiently.
18.

What should you do if you find a stain on clothing?

a)
Use hot water to wash the stain immediately
b)
Ignore the stain and hope it goes away
c)
Rub the stain vigorously with a dry cloth
d)
Blot the stain, rinse with cold water, apply stain remover, wash according to care label.
19.

For best results, when should you add the detergent?

a)
During the rinse cycle
b)
At the end of the wash cycle
c)
Only when the water is hot
d)
At the beginning of the wash cycle
20.

What damage can bleach do to clothes?

a)
Bleach can make clothes more durable.
b)
Bleach has no effect on fabric strength.
c)
Bleach can enhance colors in clothes.
d)
Bleach can discolor, weaken, and damage clothes.
21.

What two forms does detergent come in?

a)
gel and foam
b)
cream and paste
c)
liquid and powder
d)
tablet and spray
22.

When doing laundry, what will determine which load setting to select?

a)
Type of fabric, load size, and soil level.
b)
Time of day
c)
Color of the clothes
d)
Type of detergent
23.

For what type of clothes will you want to use cold water setting?

a)
White cotton shirts and towels
b)
Heavy fabrics like denim and canvas
c)
Bright neon colors and pastels
d)
Delicate fabrics like wool, silk, and lace, as well as dark colors and bright prints.
24.

When placing your clothes in a dryer, what should you do to minimize wrinkles?

a)

add a wet towel

b)

remove immediately after the dryer stops

c)

take the clothes out when they are damp

d)

none of the above

25.

Why is it important to check the lint trap?

a)
It is important to check the lint trap to prevent fires and ensure dryer efficiency.
b)
To improve the smell of laundry.
c)
To collect moisture from the air.
d)
To increase the drying time of clothes.
26.

What are the 4 common dryer settings?

a)

Quick Dry, Normal, Delicate, Heavy duty

b)

Wrinkle Release< Normal, Heavy duty, Air Dry

c)

Steam, Refresh, Normal, Air

d)
Normal, Delicate, Heavy Duty, Air Dry
27.

How much detergent should you add to the wash tub?

a)
1/4 to 1/2 cup of liquid detergent for a standard load.
b)

Depends on what the detergent manufacturer recommends

c)
1/2 to 1 cup of detergent for any load size.
d)
1/4 cup of fabric softener instead of detergent.