Measuring: Inches #1

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What is an inch?

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An inch is a unit of measurement used to measure length. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What does it mean to measure length?

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To measure length means to find out how long something is, usually using a ruler or measuring tape.

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What tool do we use to measure inches?

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We use a ruler or a measuring tape to measure inches.

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If something is 4 inches long, how many inches is it if we add 2 more inches?

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It would be 6 inches long.

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What is the length of a pencil if it measures 3 inches?

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The length of the pencil is 3 inches.

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If a piece of string is 5 inches long, how much longer is it than a 3-inch piece?

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It is 2 inches longer than the 3-inch piece.

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What is the length of a book that measures 2 inches thick?

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The thickness of the book is 2 inches.

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If you have a ribbon that is 6 inches long and cut it in half, how long is each piece?

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Each piece would be 3 inches long.

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What is the difference in length between a 4-inch and a 5-inch object?

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The difference in length is 1 inch.