Mains or batteries worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go through each item one by one and decide whether it uses mains electricity (plugged into a wall socket) or batteries (portable power).

1. Wall clock – Most wall clocks run on batteries so they can be hung anywhere without needing a plug.
→ batteries

2. Desktop computer – This needs to be plugged into the wall to work. It doesn’t run on batteries.
→ mains

3. Stand mixer – Kitchen appliances like this are usually plugged in because they need lots of power.
→ mains

4. Calculator – Small calculators often use tiny batteries (or solar, but we’re only choosing between mains and batteries).
→ batteries

5. Toaster – You plug this into the wall to toast bread. No battery version for regular home use.
→ mains

6. Iron – Needs to get very hot — that takes a lot of power from the wall socket.
→ mains

7. Flashlight – Designed to be portable, so it runs on batteries.
→ batteries

8. Smartphone – Has a rechargeable battery inside. Even though you charge it with a cable, it runs on battery power when not plugged in.
→ batteries

9. TV – Plugged into the wall. Too big to run on batteries normally.
→ mains

10. Hair dryer – Needs strong heat and airflow — powered by mains electricity.
→ mains

Now let’s list them in order as they appear in the worksheet:

Left column (top to bottom):
- Wall clock → batteries
- Stand mixer → mains
- Toaster → mains
- Flashlight → batteries
- TV → mains

Right column (top to bottom):
- Desktop computer → mains
- Calculator → batteries
- Iron → mains
- Smartphone → batteries
- Hair dryer → mains

Final Answer:
batteries
mains
mains
batteries
mains
mains
batteries
mains
batteries
mains