Let's solve this step-by-step by matching each object with the
most appropriate unit of capacity:
litre (L) or
millilitre (mL).
We need to understand the difference:
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1 litre = 1000 millilitres
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Litres are used for larger volumes (like bottles, jugs, containers).
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Millilitres are used for smaller volumes (like small bottles, medicine, etc.).
Now, let’s go through each item:
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1. Milk (carton)
- A typical milk carton is usually
1 litre or
2 litres.
- This is a
large container.
✔ Answer: Litre
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2. Can (soda can)
- A standard soda can holds about
330 mL or
355 mL.
- This is a
small volume.
✔ Answer: Millilitre
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3. Pitcher
- A pitcher is used to hold liquids like water or juice and typically holds
1–2 litres.
- It’s large enough to be measured in
litres.
✔ Answer: Litre
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4. Backpack
- A backpack doesn’t contain liquid, but if we're imagining how much liquid it could carry (e.g., water bottles), it might hold several
litres.
- But since it's not a container for liquids, it's more of a trick question.
- However, in context, it's likely meant to represent
how much liquid it could hold, so we consider
larger capacity.
✔ Answer: Litre (as it could hold multiple litres)
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5. Hand Soap Dispenser
- These are usually small, holding around
250 mL to 500 mL.
- Not enough for a full litre.
✔ Answer: Millilitre
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6. Jug
- Similar to a pitcher, a jug holds a significant amount of liquid — often
1 litre or more.
✔ Answer: Litre
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7. Large Water Bottle
- "Large" implies more than a regular bottle (e.g., 1.5 L or 2 L).
- Definitely measured in
litres.
✔ Answer: Litre
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8. Juice Box
- A juice box is typically
200 mL to 250 mL.
- Small size.
✔ Answer: Millilitre
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✔ Final Answers:
| Object | Correct Unit |
|----------------------|------------------|
| Milk |
Litre |
| Can |
Millilitre |
| Pitcher |
Litre |
| Backpack |
Litre |
| Hand Soap Dispenser |
Millilitre |
| Jug |
Litre |
| Large Water Bottle |
Litre |
| Juice Box |
Millilitre |
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📌 Summary:
- Use
Litres for larger containers: milk, pitcher, backpack, jug, large water bottle.
- Use
Millilitres for smaller ones: can, hand soap dispenser, juice box.
This helps students understand real-world usage of metric units!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of liters milliliters worksheet.