Observation

This question was poorly attempted y the candidates.  Most of the candidates could not state the features of specimens D(Sickle) and F (Watering trough) as required in 2(a) but they were able to give the uses of specimens D (Sickle), E (Feeding trough) and G(Knife) as required in 2(b).

Furthermore, majority of the candidates were unable to state the maintenance practices for specimens D(Sickle), E(Feeding trough), F(Watering trough)  and G(Knife) as required in 2(c).        

The expected answers include:

2 (a)    Features of Specimens D and F
D (Sickle)
-           Long/short handle
-           Curved metal part
-           Inner sharp cutting edge
-          Blunt outer edge
F (Watering trough)
-           Opening for filling in/replacing water
-           It is made up of plastic/concrete/clay/galvanized metal
-         Smooth surface for easy cleaning

(c)       Maintenance practices for Specimens D, E, F and G
D (Sickle)
-           Clean after use/wash and dry
-           Store in cool dry place
-           Sharpen metal blade
-           Grease/oil metal blade
-           Replace/repair damaged parts

            E (Feeding trough)

-           Clean after use/wash and dry
-           Store in cool, dry place
-           Mend/repair damaged parts
-         Grease/oil rusty part

F (Watering trough)
-           Clean after use/wash
-           Turn upside down when not in use to drain all the water inside
-          Store in cool dry place

G (Knife)
-           Clean after use/wash and dry
-           Store in cool dry place
-           Replace handle when damaged
-           Grease/oil metal blade
-           Sharpen metal blade regularly