Class 4 · Science and Technology · Cameroon

Machines: 5 practice questions

Free practice on Machines for Class 4, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.

  1. A grinding machine used to crush corn is an example of a:

    1. toy with no real use
    2. musical instrument
    3. type of food
    4. manual or electrical machine that makes work easier
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    Answer: D. manual or electrical machine that makes work easier

  2. A hand-turned grinding stone and an electric grinding machine both do the same job, but differ mainly in:

    1. the source of power that drives them
    2. their colour only
    3. their taste
    4. their smell
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    Answer: A. the source of power that drives them

  3. Which of these is powered by electricity rather than by hand?

    1. A hand hoe
    2. An electric weaving machine
    3. A simple broom
    4. A wooden spoon
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    Answer: B. An electric weaving machine

  4. Machines found in the locality, like grinding mills, mainly help people to:

    1. make work slower
    2. waste more time
    3. do work faster and with less effort
    4. increase danger for no reason
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    Answer: C. do work faster and with less effort

  5. A manually operated machine is powered mainly by:

    1. electricity only
    2. petrol only
    3. solar panels only
    4. human effort
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    Answer: D. human effort

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