Question 1 of 11beginner🔧 ApplyFill in the Blanks6 marks

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(A)

My table is ____ handspans long.

Answer

Answers will vary. A typical classroom table is approximately 4-6 handspans long.

(B)

My bag is ____ handspans long.

Answer

Answers will vary. A typical school bag is approximately 2-3 handspans long.

(C)

My classroom blackboard is ____ handspans long.

Answer

Answers will vary. A typical classroom blackboard is approximately 8-12 handspans long.

(D)

My Maths book is ____ handspans long.

Answer

Answers will vary. A typical Maths book is approximately 1-2 handspans long.

(E)

My arm is ____ handspans long.

Answer

Answers will vary. A typical child's arm is approximately 3-4 handspans long.

(F)

My friend's arm is ____ handspans long.

Answer

Answers will vary depending on friend's arm length.

Explanation

(A) Students measure their table using their handspan by placing their hand end-to-end along the length of the table and counting how many handspans fit. (B) Students measure their bag using handspan measurement technique. (C) Students measure the blackboard using handspan, counting how many times their hand fits along its length. (D) Students measure their Maths book using handspan measurement. (E) Students measure their own arm from shoulder to fingertip using their handspan. (F) Students measure their friend's arm using their own handspan and compare with their own arm measurement.