Grade 4 - types of teeth

1. Tom eats an apple, tears meat, and chews some nuts. Which teeth are used?

• A. Incisors for apple, Canines for meat, Molars for nuts

• B. Molars for apple, Premolars for meat, Incisors for nuts

• C. Canines for apple, Incisors for meat, Molars for nuts

• D. Premolars for apple, Molars for meat, Canines for nuts

2. 2. Bread slices are cut using which teeth?
      

• 2. A. Incisors

• 2. B. Molars

• 2. C. Canines

• 2. D. Premolars

3. 3. You are chewing a burger thoroughly before swallowing. Which teeth are most active?
      

• 3. A. Molars

• 3. B. Incisors

• 3. C. Canines

• 3. D. None

4. 4. Rina eats an apple and bites it with her front teeth. Which of these explains why she did not use her molars first?

   
   
   

• 4. A. Incisors are sharp and perfect for cutting

• 4. B. Molars can tear food better
     

• 4. C. Canines are better for cutting

• 4. D. Molars are only for swallowing

5. 5. If a child has very small canines, which type of food might be harder to eat?

   
   
   
   

• 5. A. Soft bread

• 5. B. Crunchy carrots

• 5. C. Meat that needs tearing

• 5. D. Mashed potatoes