NCERT Solutions Class 1 Maths Chapter 7 Lina s Family

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Chapter 7: Lina’s
Family

NCERT Textbook — Joyful Mathematics

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72 – 83 14 67 English

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C L A SS 1 · M AT H S · JOY F UL M AT HE M AT IC S
NCERT So ut ons — C apt r 7: L naʼs Fam y
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Linaʼs family helps us compare. We find tall and short, heavy and light, more and less.

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Linaʼs Family Get Together — Page 72
Who is the tallest?

Q1 Lina is standing on the stool. She likes to be tall. Find out and circle the tallest member
in the family.

Father Mother Grandmother
Shanbor Lina Grandfather

Linaʼs family. Lina stands on a stool.

Cr i cle Linaʼs father.

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Father Mother Grandmother
Shanbor Lina Grandfather
Linaʼs family. Lina stands on a stool.

Hs
i he ad is the highest. Lina is on a stool. She is still not the tallest.

Let us Talk — Page 73

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The family get-together

Q1 Linaʼs family invited all the family members for a get together.
A. How many members are there in Linaʼs family?

Father Mother Aunt Grandmother Grandfather
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle

Linaʼs family at the get-together.

10 members

Count v ryon n t p tur
e e e i he ic e: 1, 2, 3 … 10.

At om L na v s w t o t
h e i li e i h 5 f he m: grandparents, parents and Shanbor.

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Q2 Linaʼs family invited all the family members for a get together.

m as e
l
B. Tick the tallest member in the family.

m .co a g
l a se
a g

co m
e m . ag
g l as
a

co m
em.
m l as
.co
m Fa he a g
l a se Mother Aunt Grandmother Grandfather
g
t r

a
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle

s
Linaʼs family at the get-together.
m a
m .co agl
l a se
A NSW E R a g
m
Tick Linaʼs father.
. co
e m
m l as
m .co a g
l a se
ag
se m
com g l a
m . a
ase
agl

co m
m .
Fm as e
.co
a he Mother Aunt
a g l
Grandmother Grandfather
em
t r

s
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle
l a
ag c
.
Linaʼs family at the get-together.

s e m
m a
Hsi he ad is the highest of all.
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Q3 Linaʼs family invited all the family members for a get together.
C. Draw a cap on the shortest family member.

Father Mother Aunt Grandmother Grandfather
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle

Linaʼs family at the get-together.

Draw t he c ap on the little girl in yellow.

Father Mother Aunt Grandmother Grandfather
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle

Linaʼs family at the get-together.

She is Linaʼs cousin. Her head is the lowest.

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Q4 Linaʼs family invited all the family members for a get together.
D. Who is taller than Linaʼs mother but shorter than Linaʼs father?

Father Mother Aunt Grandmother Grandfather
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle

Linaʼs family at the get-together.

Linaʼs uncle, the man on the right.

Father Mother Aunt Grandmother Grandfather
Shanbor Lina Cousin Cousin Uncle

Red lines: the tops of Motherʼs and Fatherʼs heads.

Hs
i he ad is above Motherʼs line. It is below Fatherʼs line.

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Q5 E. Who is the tallest and shortest member of your family?

Sample answer: My father is the tallest. My baby sister is the shortest.
Stand in a line. Look at the heads.

Q6 F. Who is the tallest child in your class?

Sample answer: Ravi is the tallest child.
Stand back to back. See whose head is higher.

Q7 G. How many children in your classroom are taller than you?

Sample answer: 5 children are taller than me.
Stand back to back with each friend. Count who is taller.

In-text Questions — Page 74

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Linaʼs house in the hills

Q1 Lina lives in a hut-shaped house in a hilly area. Can you locate her house in the
picture? Circle the correct options:
A. Her house is nearest to/farthest from the shop and nearest to/farthest from the
school.

SCHOOL
SHOP

The hills: houses, a shop, a school, a school bus and a child.

H r ous
e h s nearest to the shop and farthest from the school.
e i

H r ous
e h s the hut on the left. The shop comes first. The school is far.
e i

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Q2 Lina lives in a hut-shaped house in a hilly area. Can you locate her house in the

m as e
l
picture? Circle the correct options:
.co a g
em ous
B. The school is nearest to/farthest from the shop and nearest to/farthest from red
a s
gl
roo e.

a
f h

co m
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g l as SCHOOL
a SHOP

co m
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m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
m a s
m .co agl
l a se
a g
The hills: houses, a shop, a school, a school bus and a child.

co m
m .
m as e
.co a g l
emar n xt to t
The school is nearest to the shop and nearest to red roof house.

aBsot
gl
school.
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ase
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Q3 Lina lives in a hut-shaped house in a hilly area. Can you locate her house in the
picture? Circle the correct options:
C. The child is nearest to/farthest from the school bus and nearest to/farthest from
the school.

SCHOOL
SHOP

The hills: houses, a shop, a school, a school bus and a child.

The child is nearest to the school bus and farthest from the school.
The bus is just near the child. The school is up the hill.

Let us Do — Page 75

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Longest, shortest, thickest, thinnest

Q1 A. Tick ✓ the one which is longest.
i.

Three pencils.

Tick the blue pencil.

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Three pencils.

It s t
i he l ongest.

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Q2 A. Tick ✓ the one which is longest.
ii.

Three girls, seen from the back.

Tick the first girl.

Three girls, seen from the back.

H r ar st
e h i i he longest.

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Q3 B. Tick ✓ the one which is shortest.

m as e
.co g l
i.

m a
l a se
a g

com
e m . ag
g l as
a

co m
em.
m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
m a s
.co agl
Three green vegetables.

se m
g l a
a
co m
Tick the lady finger.
m .
m ase
.co a g l
se m
g l a
a
se m
com g l a
m . a
ase
agl

co m
m .
m as e
.co a g l
se m
g l a
a c
m .
m a s e
. co agl
Three green vegetables.

se m
l a
It s t
i he shortest. The b ag our s t
ott
le g d i he l ongest.

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Q4 B. Tick ✓ the one which is shortest.
ii.

Three shirts on hangers.

Tick the pink shirt.

Three shirts on hangers.

It s t
i he shortest.

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Q5 C. Tick ✓ the one which is thickest.
i.

Three books lying flat.

Tick the middle red book.

Three books lying flat.

It s t
i he thickest. It has the most pages.

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Q6 C. Tick ✓ the one which is thickest.
ii.

Two green boxes and an eraser.

Tick the big green box.

Two green boxes and an eraser.

It s t
i he thickest.

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Q7 D. Tick ✓ the one which is thinnest.
i.

Three trees.

Tick the last tree.

Three trees.

Its trun k i s the thinnest.

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Q8 D. Tick ✓ the one which is thinnest.

m as e
.co g l
ii.

m a
l a se
a g

co m
e m . ag
g l as
a

co m
e m.
m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
s
Three candles.
m a
m .co agl
l a se
A NSW E R a g
m
Tick the small middle candle.
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e m
m l as
m .co a g
l a se
ag
se m
com g l a
m . a
ase
agl

co m
m .
m as e
.co a g l
se m
g l a
a c
.
Three candles.

s e m
m a
It s t thinnest.
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Think and Do — Page 76
Draw longer and shorter · Chitraʼs handspan

Q1 Draw a stick or bamboo longer than this—

The stick in the book.

Draw a on l ger stick.

A longer stick, drawn in the box.

Make it go past the end of the bookʼs stick.

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Q2 Draw a rope shorter than this—

The rope in the book.

Draw a s ort r rop .
h e e

A shorter rope, drawn in the box.

Stop before the end of the bookʼs rope.

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Q3 Dadi is checking the length of Chitraʼs sweater by a handspan.
“It is ready.ˮ

“We can also use fingers for smaller objects.ˮ

Chitra also wants to find out the length of the stick, table, pencil and notebook using
her handspan.

A notebook, a pencil, a stick and a table.

Sample answer:
Table: 8 handspans
Stick: 4 handspans
Notebook: 2 handspans
Pencil: about 1 handspan. Fingers work better for small things.

Think and Answer — Page 77
Measure with your handspan

Q1 A. My table is _________ handspans long.

Sample answer: My table is 8 handspans long.
Spread your hand on it. Count as you go.

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Q2 B. My bag is _________ handspans long.

Sample answer: My bag is 3 handspans long.
Start at one end. Stop at the other end.

Q3 C. My classroom blackboard is _________ handspans long.

Sample answer: My classroom blackboard is 20 handspans long.
Go a on t
l g he bottom edge.

Q4 D. My Maths book is _________ handspans long.

Sample answer: My Maths book is 2 handspans long.
Measure from top to bottom.

Q5 E. My arm is _________ handspans long.

Sample answer: My arm is 4 handspans long.
As a r n to
k f ie d hel p. Go from shoulder to fingertips.

Q6 F. My friendʼs arm is _________ handspans long.

Sample answer: My friendʼs arm is 5 handspans long.
Use your own hand. The number can be different.

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Q7 Can Chitra use a handspan to find the length of all these things?

m as e
.co a g l
se m
g l a
a

co m
e m . ag
g l as
a

co m
em.
m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
m a s
m .co agl
l a se
a g

co m
.
A rope, a bat, a hockey stick, a pen, an eraser, a book, a log and a table.
m
m as e
.co a g l
s m
eNSW
gl aA ER
a
se m
No, not all.

com
The eraser is shorter than a handspan. A handspan is too big for it.
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gl e l i

Q8 Find out and circle which things around you are shorter than a handspan?

A rope, a bat, a hockey stick, a pen, an eraser, a book, a log and a table.

Cr
i cle the er aser.
Things around me shorter than a handspan: a key, a chalk.

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Q9 Can we use fingers also to find the length of these things?

A rope, a bat, a hockey stick, a pen, an eraser, a book, a log and a table.

Yes, for small things.
The eraser is about 3 fingers long.

Let us Do — Page 78

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Handspan or fingers?

Q1 What would you choose, handspan or fingers to find the length of these objects and
why? Circle your options in the table. Try to guess before finding the length of these
objects.

NAME OF THE CIRCLE, WHAT WILL YOU MY MY
THINGS USE? GUESS FINDINGS
Bott le h andspan or fingers

Spoon h andspan or fingers

Pencil h andspan or fingers

My friendʼs nose h andspan or fingers

Leg h andspan or fingers

Key h andspan or fingers

Han span or on t n s. F n
d f l g hi g i gers for short things.

Sample answer: your numbers can be different.

NAME OF THE THINGS CIRCLE, WHAT WILL YOU USE? MY GUESS MY FINDINGS
Bott le handspan 2 handspans 2 handspans

Spoon handspan 1 handspan 1 handspan

P n e cil fingers 8 fingers 10 fingers

My r n ʼs nos
f ie d e fingers 2 fingers 3 fingers

L eg handspan 5 handspans 4 handspans

K y e fingers 3 fingers 4 fingers

Measure by footspan — Page 79

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Guess first. Then measure with your foot.

Q1
MEASURE BY FOOTSPAN MY GUESS OF MY FINDINGS OF
FOOTSPAN FOOTSPAN
D stan
i tween my seat and the door
ce be

of the classroom

One side of classroom

D stan
i ce between the bed and
washroom

D stan
i ce between two walls of your
room

Sample answer: your numbers can be different.

MEASURE BY FOOTSPAN MY GUESS OF MY FINDINGS OF
FOOTSPAN FOOTSPAN
D stan
i tw n my s at an t
ce be ee e d oor of
he d 10 footspans 12 footspans
t
he classroom

On s e ide of classroom 18 footspans 20 footspans

D stan
i ce be tween the bed and washroom 8 footspans 11 footspans

D stan
i ce be tween two walls of your room 14 footspans 16 footspans

Put one foot just in front of the other. Count each foot.

Let us Do — Page 79

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Heavier and lighter
co m
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omthe heavier object.
A. Tickc✓ g l as
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m . a
ase
agl
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co m
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g l as
a

co m
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m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
m a s
m .co agl
l a se
a g A bucket full of water and a mug.

co m
m .
Rm as e
A NSW E o
. c a g l
s e m
gla
T tick he bucket.

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com g l a
m . a
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agl

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A bucket full of water and a mug.

It s u o wat r Wat r s
i f ll f e . e i he avy.

Q2 A. Tick ✓ the heavier object.
ii.

A watermelon and an orange.

Tick the watermelon.

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A watermelon and an orange.

It s
i big. The orange is small.

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Q3 B. Tick ✓ the lighter object.
i.

RICE

SALT

A packet of salt and a bag of rice.

Tick the salt packet.

RICE

SALT

A packet of salt and a bag of rice.

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It s sma
i ll. The rice bag is big and full.

Q4 B. Tick ✓ the lighter object.
ii.

A school bag and a water bottle.

Tick the water bottle.

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a g

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g l as
a

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m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
s
A school bag and a water bottle.
m a
m .co agl
As ool bag holds many books.
l a se
g
ch

a

co m
Let us Do — Page 80
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se m
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agl

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C. Colour the heavier object · D. Colour the lighter object

Q1 C. Colour the heavier object.
i.

Two baskets. A cat sits in one.

Co our t
l he b asket with the cat.

Two baskets. A cat sits in one.

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The cat makes it heavier.

Q2 C. Colour the heavier object.
ii.

Two buckets. One has water in it.

Co our t
l he bucket with w ater.

Two buckets. One has water in it.

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The other bucket is empty.

Q3 C. Colour the heavier object.
iii.

A glass and a bottle of water.

Co our t
l he bottle of w ater.

A glass and a bottle of water.

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It s u
i f ll. The glass is empty.

Q4 C. Colour the heavier object.
iv.

A folded blanket and a handkerchief.

Co our t
l he bl anket.

A folded blanket and a handkerchief.

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It s and thick. The handkerchief is thin.
co m
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i big

m as e
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Q5 aDs.eCmo our t
agl
l he ligh et r object.
i.

co m
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g l as
a

co m
em.
m l as
m .co a g
l a se
a g
m a s
em
.co agl
a s
a gl A o onut an a mon
c c d le .

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Com a g
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our

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A coconut and a lemon.

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It s sma
i ll. The coconut is big.

Q6 D. Colour the lighter object.
ii.

A big tub and a mug.

Co our t
l he mug.

A big tub and a mug.

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It s sma
i ll. The tub is big.

Q7 D. Colour the lighter object.
iii.

A small ball and a big ball.

Co our t
l he sm all ball.

A small ball and a big ball.

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The big ball is heavier.

Q8 D. Colour the lighter object.
iv.

A basket full of vegetables and an empty basket.

Co our t
l he empty b asket.

A basket full of vegetables and an empty basket.

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The other one is full of vegetables.

Let us Talk — Page 80
Your weight

Q1 A. Who is heavier between you and your friend? How will you find out? Discuss in the
class.

Sample answer: My friend is heavier.
Stand on a weighing machine, one by one. The bigger number is heavier.

Q2 B. Find out your weight. Can you tell how and where your weight is usually checked?

On a weighing machine.
We find one at a clinic or a school. Stand still on it. An adult reads the number.

Let us Do — Page 81

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A. Fill the bucket · B. Bottles · C. Holds more water
co m
em.
ombucket with water.
A. Fill tche g l as
Q1 . a
a s em jugs of water will fill the bucket.
agl
i. _______

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m a s
m .co agl
l a se
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co m
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A bucket to fill with water.
. a g
m
ase
agl A NSW E R
se m
Sample answer: 8 jugs of water will fill the bucket.
com g l a
m . a
ase
Pour in one jug at a time. Count till it is full.

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Q2 A. Fill the bucket with water.
ii. _______ glasses of water will fill the bucket.

A bucket to fill with water.

Sample answer: 20 glasses of water will fill the bucket.
A glass is smaller than a jug. So we need more glasses.

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Q3 A. Fill the bucket with water.
iii. _______ bowls of water will fill the bucket.

A bucket to fill with water.

Sample answer: 16 bowls of water will fill the bucket.
Use the same bowl each time.

Q4 B. Answer the following questions.
i. How many cups of water will fill your water bottle? _______

Sample answer: 4 cups.
F t
ill he c up. Pour it into your bottle. Count the cups.

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Q5 B. Answer the following questions.
ii. Now fill your friendʼs water bottle with the same cup. How many cups of water will fill

your friendʼs bottle? _______

Sample answer: 6 cups.
Use the same cup. Then we can compare.

Q6 B. Answer the following questions.
iii. Which bottle holds more water? _______

Sample answer: My friendʼs bottle holds more water.
6 c ups is more than 4 cups.

Q7 B. Answer the following questions.
iv. Try it with another bottle. Which bottle holds less water?

Sample answer: The small bottle holds less water.
I t take s only 3 cups. 3 is less than 4.

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Q8 C. Circle the one which holds more water.

A bucket and a mug.

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A bucket and a mug.

A u
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Q10 C. Circle the one which holds more water.

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Cr i cle the bigger pot.

Two clay pots.

A bigge r pot holds more water.

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Q11 C. Circle the one which holds more water.

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Cri cle the fl ask.

A clay cup and a flask.

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Q12 C. Circle the one which holds more water.

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A water bottle and a kettle.

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Let us Do — Page 82
D. Water is very useful for us

Q1 D. Water is very useful for us.
Tick ✓ the amount of water you need for the given activities.
i. For brushing the teeth

For brushing the teeth: a bucket full of water or a mug full of water.

Tick a mug full of water.

The right box is ticked.

A mu g i s enough. Do not waste water.

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Q3 D. Water is very useful for us.
Tick ✓ the amount of water you need for the given activities.
iii. For preparing 2 glasses of lemon water

For preparing 2 glasses of lemon water: a jug of water or a bucket of water.

Tick a jug of water.

The right box is ticked.

Auj g fills 2 glasses. A bucket is too much.

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Q4 D. Water is very useful for us.
Tick ✓ the amount of water you need for the given activities.
iv. For watering a plant

For watering a plant: a mug of water or a bucket of water.

Tick a mug of water.

The right box is ticked.

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About the book: The book prints no picture for this one We drew a plant . .

Project Work — Page 83

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Water, strips and carrying

Q1 A. Discuss why is it important to take water in a bucket for bathing instead of shower
or running tap water.

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b cke e e

A s ow r or a runn n tap wast s a ot A u
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Tip: Close the tap after use. Give leftover water to plants.

Q2 B. Tear and paste colourful paper strips to make one portion of the strip short and
another longer. The strips should be of different sizes.

SHORTER LONGER
THESE ARE SHORTER THESE ARE LONGER

Short strips on one side. Long strips on the other.

Shorter Longer

Short strips on one side. Long strips on the other.

Tear each strip a different size.

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Q3 C. List things which are easier to carry and which are difficult to carry.

EASIER TO CARRY DIFFICULT TO CARRY

Sample answer:

EASIER TO CARRY DIFFICULT TO CARRY
a pencil a bucket of water

a book a table

a water bottle a big bag of rice

Light things are easier to carry.

Q4 D. Get bottles, bowls and glasses of different sizes. Now see how many glasses or
bowls of water can fill the bottle. Which of these can hold more water?

Sample answer: The bottle holds more water.
I t ta
ke s 3 glasses to fill it. Count as you pour.

Chapter at a glance
Tall, short: Linaʼs father is the tallest.
Long, short, thick, thin: we compare things.
Han span n rs ootspan w m asur w t our o y
d , fi ge , f : e e e i h b d .

H avy t a u u t s av r
e , ligh : f ll b cke i he ie .

More, less: a bucket holds more water than a mug.

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