Let’s solve this step by step.
First, we need to find the correct length of the traffic light.
Looking at the ruler next to the traffic light:
- The bottom of the traffic light base is at 0 feet.
- The top of the traffic light (including the red light) lines up with
15 feet on the ruler.
So, the traffic light is
15 feet tall.
Now, the task says:
> Check all the objects that are
4 feet shorter than the traffic light.
That means we’re looking for objects that are:
15 - 4 = 11 feet tall
Let’s check each object:
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Tree:
Ruler shows it goes from 0 to 11 →
11 feet ✔
→ This is 4 feet shorter than 15 → CHECK THIS BOX
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Lamp post:
Ruler shows it goes from 0 to 17 →
17 feet ✘
→ Too tall — not 11 feet → DO NOT CHECK
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House:
Ruler shows it goes from 0 to 11 →
11 feet ✔
→ This is 4 feet shorter than 15 → CHECK THIS BOX
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Boy on roller skates:
Ruler shows he goes from 0 to 4 →
4 feet ✘
→ That’s 11 feet shorter, not 4 → DO NOT CHECK
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Also, don’t forget to check the correct height for the traffic light itself.
We already found: Traffic light =
15 feet
So in the left column, check the box next to
15 feet.
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Final checks:
✔ Traffic light height: 15 feet → check “15 feet” box
✔ Tree: 11 feet → check its box
✔ House: 11 feet → check its box
Lamp post: 17 feet → skip
✘ Boy: 4 feet → skip
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Final Answer:
Check the box next to "15 feet" for the traffic light.
Then check the boxes under the tree and the house.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compare lengths worksheet.
