Understanding Measurements and Misunderstandings

What initially scared the narrator about the phrase '3 feet in the yard'?

• He thought it referred to a creature with three feet.

• He believed it was a secret code.

• He thought it was a new game.

• He thought it was a new type of plant.

What did the narrator's mother actually mean by '3 feet in the yard'?

• She was describing a new dance move.

• She was referring to a new pet.

• She was planning a garden layout.

• She was talking about measuring pillows.

What did the narrator's mother use the measurement of 3 feet for?

• To measure the width of a window.

• To measure pillows for her bed.

• To measure the height of a door.

• To measure the length of a table.

How many feet are there in a yard?

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

What did the narrator learn about the measurement of 3 feet?

• It equals one mile.

• It equals one yard.

• It equals one inch.

• It equals one meter.