Hygiene for Second Graders: Keeping Clean and Healthy

Question 1

To get rid of germs on our hands, we should use:

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Soap and water

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Hand sanitizer

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Wiping our hands on our clothes

Question 2

The best way to stop germs from spreading when we cough or sneeze is to:

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Cover our mouths and noses with a tissue

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Turn away from others

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Hold our breath

Question 3

Which of these places is NOT clean?

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A muddy playground

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A freshly washed table

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A bathtub filled with bubbles

Question 4

Where should we put our dirty clothes?

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In a hamper

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On the floor

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Out the window

Question 5

Which of these helps us stay healthy?

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Good hygiene habits

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Eating junk food

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Not getting enough sleep

Question 6

A tiny living thing that can make us sick is called a:

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Virus

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Tree

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Rock

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a good way to practice hygiene?

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Sharing food with others

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Washing hands frequently

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Brushing teeth twice a day

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Keeping your surroundings clean

Question 8

How often should you brush your teeth?

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Twice a day

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Once a day

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Three times a day

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As much as you want

Question 9

What are germs?

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Tiny living things that can make us sick

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Special foods we can eat

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Fun toys to play with

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Pretty colors we can see

Question 10

Where can germs hide?

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In all these places

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On our hands

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In our hair

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On our clothes

Question 11

Is it okay to share your toothbrush with others?

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No

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Yes

Question 12

Why is it important to keep our surroundings clean?

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To stop germs from spreading

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To make our homes look nice

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To make our parents happy

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Because the police tell us to

Question 13

What should you do if you think you're sick?

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Do all of the above

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Stay home from school

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Take some medicine

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Tell your teacher

Question 14

Is good hygiene only important for grown-ups?

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No

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Yes

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a good way to keep your surroundings clean?

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Leaving food or trash around

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Sweeping or vacuuming regularly

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Dusting furniture

Question 16

What's a sign of good hygiene?

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Clean hands and clothes

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Dirty hair and body

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Unkempt appearance

Question 17

Why is it important to take a bath or shower regularly?

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To remove dirt and sweat from your body

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To have fun splashing in the water

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To impress your parents

Question 18

What's the purpose of using deodorant or antiperspirant?

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To reduce body odor and sweating

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To make your clothes smell better

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To make you look more attractive

Question 19

Which of the following is a healthy habit related to hygiene?

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Washing your hands before eating

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Not brushing your teeth

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Wearing dirty clothes

Question 20

What does it mean to be hygienic?

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Keeping yourself clean and healthy

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Being messy and unkempt

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Only worrying about your appearance

Question 21

How often should you brush your teeth?

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Twice a day

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Once a day

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Every other day

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Only when they're dirty

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a healthy hygiene habit?

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Picking your nose

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Washing hands before eating

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Covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing

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Taking a bath or shower daily

Question 23

Why is it important to keep your home and surroundings clean?

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To prevent germs from spreading

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To make it look nice

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To make your parents happy

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Because it's fun

Question 24

Which is a good way to get rid of germs on your hands?

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Using hand sanitizer

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Rubbing your hands together

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Wiping your hands on your clothes

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Touching doorknobs

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a benefit of good hygiene?

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Getting lots of attention

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Staying healthy

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Having healthy skin and teeth

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Feeling good about yourself

Question 26

Why is it important to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing?

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To prevent spreading germs

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To be polite

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To avoid making noise

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To make yourself feel better

Question 27

What should you do if you see someone not practicing good hygiene?

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Tell them they should wash their hands

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Ignore it

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Tell their teacher

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Join them in not practicing good hygiene

Question 28

In addition to washing your hands and brushing your teeth, what other things can you do to stay clean?

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Take a bath or shower

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Wear clean clothes

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Wash your hair

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Eat healthy foods

Question 29

When you sneeze or cough, what should you do to prevent spreading germs?

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Cover your mouth to stop germs from spreading.

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Don't cover your mouth, it's okay to let germs out.

Question 30

Which of these foods is good for your teeth?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Candy

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Soda

Question 31

Why is it important to keep your surroundings clean?

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To stop germs from spreading

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To make it look nice

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To impress your friends

Question 32

Which of these things is most likely to have germs on it?

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A door handle

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A table that has just been cleaned

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A page in a book

Question 33

What is the best way to wash your hands?

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With soap and water

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Just with water

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With hand sanitizer

Question 34

When you hear people talk about hygiene products or practices, like a certain soap will make you healthy, how can you find out if what they're saying is true?

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Ask someone who knows a lot about health, like a doctor or a scientist.

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Believe everything you hear or read.

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Buy the product and see if it works.

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Don't worry about it, it's not important.

Question 35

I got sick because I didn't wash my hands after playing with my dog. What should I do next time to stay healthy?

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Wash my hands after playing with my dog

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Not wash my hands at all

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Let my dog lick my face

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Play with my dog less often

Question 36

Why is it important to wash our hands often?

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To keep germs from spreading

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To look pretty

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To keep them warm in winter

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To get rid of bad smells

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a good hygiene habit?

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Sharing toothbrushes

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Washing hands before eating

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Taking a bath or shower regularly

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Covering our mouths when we sneeze

Question 38

What part of our body should we wash most often?

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Hands

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Face

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Legs

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Ears

Question 39

What should we use to clean our teeth?

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Toothpaste

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Soap

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Water

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Baking soda

Question 40

Why is it important to keep our surroundings clean?

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To prevent the spread of germs

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To make our homes look nice

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To save money on cleaning supplies

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To make our parents happy

Question 41

What is a germ?

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A tiny living thing that can make us sick

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A small piece of dirt or dust

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A chemical that can cause allergies

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A part of our body that helps us stay healthy

Question 42

Why is it important to wash our hands?

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To prevent the spread of germs

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To remove dirt only

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To look clean and smell good

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To keep our hands soft

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a way to prevent germs from spreading?

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Sharing our food with others

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Washing our hands often

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Covering our mouth when we cough

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Keeping our surroundings clean

Question 44

Which of these foods is healthy for our teeth and gums?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Candy

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Soda

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Cookies

Question 45

Why is it important to keep our surroundings clean and tidy?

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To prevent the spread of germs

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To prevent tripping and accidents

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To prevent fires

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To make our parents happy

Question 46

Which of these is a sign of a healthy mouth?

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White teeth

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Bleeding gums

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Bad breath

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Painful teeth

Question 47

What is the name of the sticky film that forms on our teeth and can cause cavities?

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Plaque

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Bacteria

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Enamel

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Dentin

Question 48

What can happen if we don't practice good hygiene?

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We may get sick

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We will get good grades in school

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We will always be healthy

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We will have lots of friends

Question 49

What is the best way to keep germs away?

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Washing your hands with soap and water

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Coughing into your hand

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Touching your face a lot

Question 50

How many times a day should you brush your teeth?

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Twice a day

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Once a day

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Three times a week

Question 51

What is a good way to keep your surroundings clean?

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Sweeping and mopping regularly

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Leaving food and trash around

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Ignoring dirty surfaces

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a good hygiene habit?

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Sharing a toothbrush with others

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Using your own towel after bathing

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Washing your hair regularly

Question 53

What is the first step in proper handwashing?

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Wetting your hands with water

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Rubbing your hands together with soap

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Drying your hands with a towel

Question 54

What should you do if you cough or sneeze?

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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue

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Turn your head away from others

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Cough or sneeze into your hand

Question 55

Why is it important to wash our hands before eating?

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To get rid of germs

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To make them look clean

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To smell nice

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To practice for playing piano

Question 56

What do you use to clean your teeth?

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Toothpaste

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Soap

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Shampoo

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Water

Question 57

How many times a day should you brush your teeth?

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Twice a day

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Once a day

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Three times a day

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As much as possible

Question 58

What do you do first when washing your hands?

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Turn on the water

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Get soap

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Rub your hands together

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Rinse them with water

Question 59

To prevent the spread of germs, you should NOT:

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Share food with others

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Wash your hands often

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Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough

Question 60

If you get a cut or scrape, you should:

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Clean it with soap and water and put a bandage on it

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Just let it be

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Put a wet towel on it

Question 61

Which of these is a healthy habit?

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Washing your hands after using the bathroom

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Eating lots of sugary foods

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Not getting enough sleep

Question 62

Why is it important to keep your surroundings clean?

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To stop germs from spreading

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To make your house look nice

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To make your parents happy

Question 63

How can you protect yourself from the sun?

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Wear sunscreen and a hat

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Stay inside all the time

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Drink lots of water

Question 64

Why is it important to get enough sleep?

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It helps your body grow and heal

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It makes you feel happy

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It helps you get good grades