Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Germ Busters! study set below.
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1
What do we wash off our hands with soap and water to help us stay healthy?
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A
Sparkles
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B
Germs
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C
Rainbows
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D
Toys
2
When someone coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets that can carry germs fly into the air. What should you do to cover your mouth?
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A
Cover with your hands
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B
Cover with your elbow
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C
Cover with your feet
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D
Cover with your head
3
Germs are very small, so we can't see them without a special tool called a microscope. What are germs like?
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A
Big monsters
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B
Tiny living things
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C
Fairy dust
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D
Bouncing balls
4
If you have a cold, what can help your body fight off the germs and feel better?
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A
Eating lots of candy
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B
Getting lots of sleep and drinking water
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C
Playing video games all day
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D
Staying up late
5
When lots of people in a town get sick with the same illness at the same time, it's called an ____.
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A
A party
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B
An outbreak
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C
A parade
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D
A sleepover
6
To stop germs from spreading, it's a good idea to avoid touching your ____ with unwashed hands.
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A
Shoes
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B
Ears
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C
Eyes, nose, and mouth
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D
Backpack
7
What is something important we do to clean our hands when soap and water are not available?
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A
Rubbing them on our clothes
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B
Using a special hand sanitizer
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C
Wiping them on a tissue
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D
Blowing on them
8
Eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables helps your body to be strong and fight off ____.
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A
Happy thoughts
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B
Germs
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C
Laughter
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D
Sunshine
9
If your friend is sick, what is a good way to show you care without spreading germs?
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A
Giving them a big hug
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B
Sharing your toys with them
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C
Waving and smiling from a distance
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D
Sneezing on them
10
When we get a shot from a doctor, it can help our body build defenses against certain ____.
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A
Silly jokes
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B
Diseases
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C
Songs
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D
Stories
11
Germs can spread easily on things that many people touch, like door knobs and toys. What should we do to these things sometimes?
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A
Decorate them
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B
Clean them
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C
Hide them
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D
Paint them
12
What is a common symptom of a cold or flu that makes you feel sick?
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A
Feeling super energetic
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B
Having a runny nose
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C
Wanting to sing loudly
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D
Needing to dance
13
When we are sick, it's best to stay home from school to avoid sharing our ____ with our friends.
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A
Snacks
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B
Germs
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C
Pencil cases
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D
Lunch boxes
14
Brushing your teeth helps to keep your mouth clean and free from ____.
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A
Sugar bugs
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B
Dreams
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C
Imagination
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D
Friendship
15
What is one of the best ways to stop germs from making us sick?
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A
Eating only cookies
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B
Washing our hands often
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C
Wearing a superhero cape
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D
Jumping up and down
16
Sometimes, doctors give special medicine to help fight off ____ that are making us very sick.
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A
Happy feelings
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B
Bad germs
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C
Exciting games
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D
Sunny days
17
When you sneeze, what should you try to catch the germs with?
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A
Your open hands
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B
A paper tissue or your elbow
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C
Your hair
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D
Your shoes
18
If you have a fever, it means your body temperature is ____.
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A
Too cold
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B
Too high
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C
Just right
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D
Wobbly
19
Sharing food or drinks can easily spread ____.
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A
Hugs
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B
Germs
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C
High-fives
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D
Smiles
20
What helps to make our bodies strong so they can fight off sickness?
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A
Sitting still all day
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B
Eating healthy food and exercising
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C
Watching cartoons all day
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D
Sleeping in late every day
