The candidates did not answer the question on the meaning of Texture and pattern well, which they wrote as colours used to beautify homes.

The procedures for flower arrangement was poorly answered.

The required answers to the questions are as follows:

EXPLANATION OF TEXTURE AND PATTERN

Texture refers to the surface appearance or feel of items such as curtains and draperies, carpets, rugs and other things used for decorating the interior of a room.  We can feel the texture of a material by touching it.  Also when we do not touch things, our eyes can interpret texture.  Texture is described as smooth shiny, soft, rough, etc.

Pattern refers to the design on surfaces and articles; Patterns are arrangement of lines, shapes and colour as a decorative design on clothes, carpets etc.  also, patterns are used to design articles like blouse, skirt, curtains, draperies, etc.
 
(b)       PROCEDURES FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
         
-        Choose a suitable flower vase based on the area where the arrangement will be placed
-        Sort the flowers out in sizes and colours
-        Fill vase with water and sugar, sand or foam
-        Choose suitable design based on the shape of the vase
-        Cut the flower stems to different lengths
-        Put the flower in the vase, one at a time bearing in mind your design
-        Leave a space at the back through which a small quantity of water could be added if necessary
-        Choose a design suitable for the place where the flower arrangement is meant for