Longer vs. Shorter

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What does 'shorter' mean?

Back

'Shorter' refers to something that has less length compared to something else.

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What does 'longer' mean?

Back

'Longer' refers to something that has more length compared to something else.

Front

If a pencil is 5 inches and a ruler is 12 inches, which is shorter?

Back

The pencil is shorter.

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If a piece of string is 10 cm and a rope is 20 cm, which is longer?

Back

The rope is longer.

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What is the opposite of shorter?

Back

The opposite of shorter is longer.

Front

If a book is 15 cm tall and a notebook is 10 cm tall, which is shorter?

Back

The notebook is shorter.

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If a car is 4 meters long and a truck is 6 meters long, which is shorter?

Back

The car is shorter.

Front

What can you use to measure length?

Back

You can use a ruler or a measuring tape to measure length.

Front

If a straw is 20 cm and a stick is 15 cm, which is longer?

Back

The straw is longer.

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How can you compare two objects to see which is shorter?

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You can place them side by side and see which one is less in length.