Let’s go through each question one by one and compare the lengths carefully.
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1. Which is longer? (Two pencils)
Look at the two pencils. The top pencil stretches farther from left to right than the bottom one. Even though they’re tilted, you can see the top one covers more space. So, the
top pencil is longer.
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2. Which is shorter? (Two rulers)
The top ruler has numbers going up to 18 — it’s a full-size ruler. The bottom one is much smaller, only about half as long. So, the
bottom ruler is shorter.
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3. Which is longer? (Two snakes)
The top snake is wiggly but clearly takes up more space from head to tail. The bottom snake is tiny in comparison. So, the
top snake is longer.
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4. Which is shorter? (Two arrows)
The big blue arrow on top is huge. The small blue arrow below it is just a little bump next to it. So, the
small arrow is shorter.
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5. Which is shorter? (Two crayons)
The top crayon is big and thick. The bottom one is small and stubby. So, the
bottom crayon is shorter.
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6. Which is longer? (Baseball bat and tennis racket)
Lay them side by side in your mind. The baseball bat goes further from end to end than the tennis racket. Even though the racket has a wide head, its total length is less than the bat. So, the
baseball bat is longer.
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Final Answer:
- Top pencil is longer
- Bottom ruler is shorter
- Top snake is longer
- Small arrow is shorter
- Bottom crayon is shorter
- Baseball bat is longer
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compare lengths worksheet.
