Let's solve each question one by one by comparing the objects in the image and choosing the correct word:
"longer" or
"shorter".
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1. The key is ______ than the paper plane.
- Look at the
key and the
paper plane.
- The
paper plane is clearly
longer than the key.
- So, the
key is shorter than the paper plane.
✔ Answer: shorter
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2. The screwdriver is ______ than the pizza part.
- Compare the
screwdriver and the
pizza slice.
- The
screwdriver has a long shaft, while the pizza slice is short and wide.
- The screwdriver is
longer than the pizza part.
✔ Answer: longer
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3. The hand is ______ than the ice-cream.
- Compare the
hand (spread out) and the
ice cream cone.
- The
hand is wider but not necessarily longer in length.
- The
ice cream cone is taller from bottom to top.
- However, if we look at the
length from tip of fingers to wrist, it appears
slightly longer than the height of the ice cream.
- But visually, the
ice cream is
taller than the
hand when placed side by side.
Wait — let’s check carefully:
- The
hand is shown with fingers spread — its
length is from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger.
- The
ice cream cone is tall, with two scoops.
- From the drawing, the
ice cream cone looks
taller than the
hand.
So, the
hand is shorter than the ice cream.
✔ Answer: shorter
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4. The car is ______ than the boat.
- Compare the
car and the
boat.
- The
car is wider and longer horizontally.
- The
boat is narrow and short.
- The
car is longer than the boat.
✔ Answer: longer
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The key is
shorter than the paper plane.
2. The screwdriver is
longer than the pizza part.
3. The hand is
shorter than the ice-cream.
4. The car is
longer than the boat.
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🟩 Instructions:
Circle the correct word in each sentence.
So, you should circle:
-
shorter for #1
-
longer for #2
-
shorter for #3
-
longer for #4
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable answer sheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longer than shorter than worksheet.
