Fibres & Fabrics is one of 8 topics in the Grade 10 Consumer Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which natural fibre comes from the seed pod (boll) of a plant and is known for being soft, absorbent and breathable?
Cotton
Wool
Silk
Polyester
Answer: Cotton — Cotton is a cellulose fibre from the seed pod (boll) of the cotton plant, known for being soft, absorbent and breathable.
Easy
2. Which natural fibre is produced by silkworms when spinning their cocoons?
Silk
Linen
Cotton
Wool
Answer: Silk — Silk is a protein fibre produced by silkworms during cocoon formation, known for being smooth, lustrous and strong for its weight.
Medium
3. Name the plant from whose stem linen fibre is made.
Answer: flax — Linen is a cellulose fibre made from the stem of the flax plant.
