Measuring length (non standard units) | Measurement | Assessment | English | Grade 1

What is the length of the belt shown?

• 10 Handspans

• 9 Handspans

• 6 Handspans

• 7 Handspans

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

What is the distance between the 2 poles?

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 15 feet

• 13 feet

Answer explanation

Distance between the two poles is 15 feet. Hence, option 3 is correct.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Count the clips to choose the longest object.

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Answer explanation

Paintbrush in option 3 is 11 paper clips long. It is the longest object.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

What is the correct way of measuring length through handspans?

• 1

• 2

• Both options are correct

• Both options are incorrect

Answer explanation

2nd option is the correct way for measuring the length of the coat because while measuring the length there should no gap between 2 hands.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Count the feet to find which object is farthest away from the lamp.

• Star

• Box

• Cylinder

• Ball

Answer explanation

The box is farthest from the lamp i.e. 11 feet far.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

What is the WRONG way to measure the height of the cupboard?

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Answer explanation

In all the options, the height of the cupboard is measured with different units. However, in option 3, two different sized hand spans are used for measuring the length. This is not the correct way to measure height correctly.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

The length of a table is measured in the following ways. What is the exact length of the table?

• 5 Hand spans

• 3 Paint brushes

• 10 Paper clips

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The length of table is measured using different objects. Length of table = 5 Hand Spans = 3 Paint Brushes = 10 Paper Clips

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3