Let’s go through each part of the worksheet step by step.
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Part 1: Compare the containers and circle the one with the largest capacity.
Capacity means how much a container can hold — like how much liquid or stuff fits inside it.
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a) Cola bottle vs. drink cup → The cola bottle is taller and wider, so it holds more.
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b) Green backpack vs. red suitcase → Suitcases are made to carry lots of things; backpacks are smaller. So the suitcase has larger capacity.
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c) Teacup vs. teapot → A teapot pours tea into cups, so it must hold more than one cup. Teapot wins.
✔ Answers for Part 1:
a) Cola bottle
b) Red suitcase
c) Teapot
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Part 2: Circle the container that is holding the largest volume.
Volume here means how much is actually *inside* the container right now — not how much it *can* hold.
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a) Two jars with candies → Left jar is fuller (more candies), so it has larger volume.
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b) Two juice bottles → Both look same size, but right bottle is filled higher → more juice = larger volume.
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c) Two glasses with straws → Left glass has more liquid (brown drink fills more of the glass) → larger volume.
✔ Answers for Part 2:
a) Left jar
b) Right bottle
c) Left glass
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Part 3: Circle the unit of measurement you would use — ml or l
ml = milliliters (small amounts, like medicine or spoonfuls)
l = liters (larger amounts, like bathtubs or big jugs)
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a) Bathtub → Holds LOTS of water → use
l
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b) Spoon → Tiny amount → use
ml
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c) Trash bin → Big container → use
l
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d) Suitcase → Not for liquids, but if we measure its space, it’s big → use
l
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e) Bowl → Medium-sized, maybe soup or cereal → usually measured in
ml (like 500 ml bowl)
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f) Wine glass → Small drink → use
ml
✔ Answers for Part 3:
a) l
b) ml
c) l
d) l
e) ml
f) ml
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Final Answer:
Part 1:
a) Cola bottle
b) Red suitcase
c) Teapot
Part 2:
a) Left jar
b) Right bottle
c) Left glass
Part 3:
a) l
b) ml
c) l
d) l
e) ml
f) ml
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of capacity and volume worksheet.
