Let's solve the "Matching Shadows" worksheet step by step.
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Task:
Match each fruit with its correct shadow. Circle the correct shadow for each fruit.
We have 6 fruits, and for each, there are several shadow options (in a row) to choose from. We need to identify which shadow matches the shape of the fruit.
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Step-by-step matching:
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1. Cherries (top row)
- The fruit shown is
two cherries connected at the stem.
- Look at the shadows: find one that shows
two round shapes with a small stem connecting them.
- Correct shadow:
Second shadow from the left — it has two round blobs with a tiny line connecting them at the top.
✔ Match:
Second shadow
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2. Pineapple
- The fruit is a
sliced pineapple, showing the core and the spiky crown on top.
- Look for a shadow that shows:
- A
rounded bottom (like a half-circle)
- A
spiky top (the crown)
- And a
smaller oval or circle in the center (the core).
- The
fifth shadow from the left matches this best — it has a rounded base, spiky top, and a central dot/shape.
✔ Match:
Fifth shadow
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3. Mangoes (two yellow mangoes)
- Two
oval-shaped fruits, side by side, with a slight curve.
- The shadow should show
two similar oval shapes touching or close together.
- The
fourth shadow from the left shows two ovals side by side — perfect match.
✔ Match:
Fourth shadow
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4. Lemon (with leaf)
- A
round lemon with a
leaf attached.
- The shadow must be
round with a
small protrusion (the leaf).
- The
third shadow from the left shows a round shape with a small leaf-like bump — this matches.
✔ Match:
Third shadow
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5. Red cherries (single pair)
- This is
two cherries on a single stem.
- Look for a shadow that shows
two round shapes with a short stem.
- The
sixth shadow from the left shows two circles with a thin line between them — this matches.
✔ Match:
Sixth shadow
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6. Bananas (bunch of three)
- Three bananas curved together in a bunch.
- The shadow should show
three curved shapes joined at the top.
- The
first shadow from the left shows three banana-like curves — this is the correct match.
✔ Match:
First shadow
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✔ Final Answers (from top to bottom):
| Fruit | Correct Shadow |
|-------|----------------|
| Cherries (pair) | Second shadow |
| Pineapple | Fifth shadow |
| Mangoes (pair) | Fourth shadow |
| Lemon | Third shadow |
| Red cherries | Sixth shadow |
| Bananas | First shadow |
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📝 Instructions:
Circle the correct shadow for each fruit in the worksheet as follows:
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Row 1 (Cherries): Circle the
second shadow
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Row 2 (Pineapple): Circle the
fifth shadow
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Row 3 (Mangoes): Circle the
fourth shadow
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Row 4 (Lemon): Circle the
third shadow
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Row 5 (Red cherries): Circle the
sixth shadow
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Row 6 (Bananas): Circle the
first shadow
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This exercise teaches
shape recognition and understanding how
light creates shadows based on object shape. Great job! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of shadows worksheet.
