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Practice Quizzes

1
Which is not an example of a natural fiber?
A)Cotton
B)Nylon
C)Linen
D)Silk
2
Which is an example of a synthetic fiber?
A)Wool
B)Rayon
C)Silk
D)Cotton
3
Which type of weave creates diagonal lines on fabric?
A)Plain weave
B)Satin weave
C)Twill weave
D)Balanced weave
4
Which is not a common clothing size for females?
A)Girls'
B)Juniors'
C)Misses'
D)Teens'
5
If a pair of men's pants are size 30/32, what does this mean?
A)The pants have a 30-inch waist and a 32-inch inseam.
B)The pants have a 30-inch inseam and a 32-inch waist.
C)The pants have a 30-inch inseam and a 32-inch outer seam.
D)The pants have a 30-inch outer seam and a 32-inch inseam.
6
Which is not a piece of information commonly found on clothing labels?
A)The fiber content
B)Where the garment was made
C)Instructions on how to clean the garment
D)Who made the garment
7
Which is not a tip that helps you make your clothing budget go further?
A)Learn to sew so you are able to make simple repairs.
B)Take good care of garments so they last longer.
C)Avoid sales since most items of clothing at sales are defective.
D)Start with two or three basic outfits.
8
What can you do to care for your clothing properly?
A)Get all your clothing dry cleaned.
B)Dress and undress carefully.
C)Avoid any activities that might make you dirty.
D)If a garment gets stained or torn, throw it out.
9
Which is not an area of clothing that often needs to be pretreated before laundering?
A)Buttons
B)Cuffs
C)Fold lines
D)Collars
10
Which is not a tip on how to properly store your clothing?
A)Do not overcrowd closets and drawers.
B)Empty pockets before putting clothing away.
C)Store clothing in dry areas only.
D)Be sure not to close zippers or fasten buttons before hanging clothing in the closet.
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