Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re choosing between
inches and
feet — remember:
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Inches are for small things (like a pencil, a pear, or a nail).
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Feet are for bigger things (like a house, a giraffe, or a tree).
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1)
Height of pencil → A pencil is short, about 6–8 inches tall.
→ Best unit:
inches
2)
Height of house → Houses are tall — usually 10 to 30 feet high.
→ Best unit:
feet
3)
Height of giraffe → Giraffes are very tall animals — up to 18 feet!
→ Best unit:
feet
4)
Height of pear → A pear is small, fits in your hand. Maybe 5–7 inches.
→ Best unit:
inches
5)
Length of nail → A nail (like for hammering) is small — maybe 2–4 inches.
→ Best unit:
inches
6)
Height of man → An adult man is around 5 to 6 feet tall.
→ Best unit:
feet
7)
Length of comb → A comb is handheld, not too long — maybe 6–8 inches.
→ Best unit:
inches
8)
Height of tree → Trees can be 20, 50, even 100 feet tall.
→ Best unit:
feet
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Final Answer:
1) inches
2) feet
3) feet
4) inches
5) inches
6) feet
7) inches
8) feet
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of appropriate measurement worksheet.
