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3rd:B8: Exploring materials

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following objects is made of one material only?

a)

Pencil

b)

Handkerchief

c)

Computer

d)

Tyre

2.

Mrs Tan wants to make a bag to carry 1 kilogram of rice.

Which one of the following is a reason for not using paper to make the bag?

a)

Paper is too light.

b)

Paper creases easily.

c)

Paper is not waterproof.

d)

Paper does not allow light to pass through.

3.

Select the characteristics of rubber band and plastic sheet.

a)

flexible

b)

hard

c)

rigid

d)

all of the above

4.

Select the odd object which differ in material.

a)

needle

b)

eraser

c)

balloon

5.

Plastic is usually used to make water bottles. Which property of plastic is suitable for making water bottles?

a)

flexible

b)

waterproof

6.

When we need an object to be strong and allow most light to pass through, we should use _____ .

a)

paper

b)

metal

c)

glass

d)

wood

7.

To choose the right materials to make an object, we must know the properties of the materials and the uses of the object.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which one of the properties of materials is important when making a dining chair?

a)

flexible

b)

able to float

c)

Hard (strength)

d)

able to allow most light to pass through

9.

To make a door of the bathroom, which one of the properties of materials is important?

a)

flexible

b)

able to sink in water

c)

waterproof

10.

Which one of the following is NOT suitable for making a window?

a)

wood

b)

glass

c)

metal

d)

rubber

11.

Which material is suitable for making a T-shirt?

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

metal

d)

fabric

12.

What material is strong, waterproof, and sinks in water?

a)

bottle

b)

metal

c)

leaf

d)

balloon

13.

The material suitable for making belt.

a)

flexible

b)

hard

c)

rigid

d)

all of the above

14.

What property of a material is it when water cannot pass through the material?

a)

it is waterproof

b)

it is not waterproof

15.

Select the material that do not allow light to pass through it.

a)

wood

b)

glass

16.

Look at the picture. What property of material does the coin's material have?

a)

It sinks in water.

b)

It floats on water

c)

It mix in water

d)

all of the above

17.

Metal can absorb water.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Flexible means

a)

bends easily

b)

breaks if you bend it

c)

scratches easily

19.

Transparent means

a)

cannot see through it

b)

light passes through it

c)

light does not pass through

d)

only some light passes through

20.

Which of the following materials allow water to be absorbed?

a)

Glass

b)

Plastic

c)

Sponge

21.

Why is cotton used to make towels?

a)

It is waterproof.

b)

It absorbs water.

c)

It is stiff.

22.

Rubber is used to make the tyres of motorcycles.


Which property of rubber best explains why it is suitable for making tyres?

a)

It is heavy.

b)

It is flexible.

c)

It does not allow light to pass through.

23.

Which of the following materials has been correctly matched with its property?

a)

Metal: Allows most light to pass through

b)

Rubber: Inflexible

c)

plastic: Floats on water