Let’s go through each item one by one and think about what unit makes more sense — inches or feet.
Remember:
- Inches are used for small things (like a pencil, a nail, or a pear).
- Feet are used for bigger things (like a person, a house, or a tree).
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1) Height of pencil → A pencil is small. You wouldn’t measure it in feet — that would be too big! So we use
inches.
2) Height of house → Houses are tall — much taller than a person. We usually say a house is 10 feet, 20 feet, etc. So we use
feet.
3) Height of giraffe → Giraffes are very tall animals — way taller than a person. Even though they’re not as tall as houses, they’re still measured in feet. So we use
feet.
4) Height of pear → A pear is a small fruit — you can hold it in your hand. So we use
inches.
5) Length of nail → This is probably a small metal nail (not the kind on your finger!). It’s short — maybe 1 to 3 inches long. So we use
inches.
6) Height of man → People are usually between 5 and 7 feet tall. We don’t say someone is 60 inches tall — we say 5 feet. So we use
feet.
7) Length of comb → A comb fits in your hand. It’s not very long — maybe 5 to 8 inches. So we use
inches.
8) Height of tree → Trees can be really tall — some are 20, 30, or even 100 feet tall! So we use
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 unit of measurement worksheet.
