Measuring Length

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What is measuring length?

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Measuring length is finding out how long something is, usually using tools like rulers or measuring tapes.

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What tool do you use to measure length?

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A ruler is a tool used to measure length.

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What unit of measurement is often used for small objects?

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Inches are often used to measure small objects.

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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 is the nearest half inch to 4 inches?

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4 and 1/2 inches.

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If a pencil measures 6 inches, what is its length?

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The length of the pencil is 6 inches.

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What is the length of a straw that measures 8 cm?

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The length of the straw is 8 cm.

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What is the nearest half inch to 5 inches?

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5 and 1/2 inches.

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What do you call a measurement that is less than an inch?

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A fraction of an inch.

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What is longer: a yard or a foot?

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A yard is longer than a foot.