These Basic Science questions and answers were pulled from our book (Basic Science questions for Primary 4); Compiled to serve as a reference material to help teachers draw up test and exam questions faster. It could also help students assess their level of exam preparation. Each sample question includes correct answers.
[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]The Questions are based on the current NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Basic Science Exam Questions and Answers
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answers from the lettered options.
1. The cycle of growth in life is known as ___________.
A. tricycle
B. life cycle
C. cycle
D. growing
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. Moist in the air is known as ____________.
A. humidity
B. wind speed
C. rain
D. sunshine
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
3. Life cycle of the butterfly grows from _________.
A. egg–caterpillar–adult–pupa
B. egg–caterpillar–pupa–adult
C. adult–caterpillar–pupa–egg
D. caterpillar–pupa–adult–egg
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
4. What is the most common gas in dry air on Earth?
A. Hydrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Neon
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
5. The __________ is the part of the plant that makes the seed.
A. flower
B. leaves
C. stem
D. roots
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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6. Eating dirty food will make us ______.
A. sick
B. grow
C. fat
D. healthy
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
7. To be healthy, we must _______.
A. follow the latest actress’s diet
B. run a marathon
C. go for dancing classes
D. eat a balanced diet and exercise our bodies
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
8. Which type of milk is the best for someone that wants to lose weight?
A. Skimmed milk
B. Semi-skimmed cows’ milk
C. Full-fat cows’ milk
D. Powdered milk
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
9. Whole meal bread contains ___________.
A. the same fiber as white bread
B. more fiber than white bread
C. everything we need for a whole meal
D. nutrient supplement for all ages
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
10. We should _________ our fruits very well before eating.
A. wash
B. clean
C. dry
D. cook
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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