Solved Questions of Reading Measurements
1. If it is 7:45 AM, how would you write the time in the 24-hour clock format?
a) 07:45
b) 19:45
c) 07:00
d) 17:45
Answer: a) 07:45
Explanation: In the 24-hour clock format, there is no need to make any changes to the time if it is in the AM. So, 7:45 AM would be written as 07:45.
2. Find the time from this analog clock.
a) 09:30
b) 09:45
c) 10:10
d) 10:20
Answer: c) 10:10
Explanation: The hour hand pointing to 10 signifies that it is in the 10th hour, while the minute hand at 2 indicates that it has moved past the 10-minute mark. Therefore, the time shown on the clock would be around 10:10.
3. What is the total capacity in millilitres (mL) if one container has a capacity of 500 mL and the other container has a capacity of 750 mL?
a) 1,250 mL
b) 1,000 mL
c) 1,500 mL
d) 1,750 mL
Answer: c) 1,500 mL
Explanation: To find the total capacity, add the capacities of both containers: 500 mL + 750 mL = 1,250 mL.
4. What is the total weight in grams if one object weighs 1.8 kilograms (kg) and another object weighs 3,500 grams (g)?
a) 4,300 g
b) 5,300 g
c) 5,800 g
d) 6,200 g
Answer: b) 5,300 g
Explanation: To find the total weight, add the weights of both objects: 1.8 kg + 3,500 g. Convert kilograms to grams: 1.8 kg x 1000 = 1800 g. Then, add the weights: 1800 g + 3500 g = 5300 g.
5. What is the measurement of the paint brush given in the following figure.
a) 4.2 inches
b) 4.1 inches
c) 4 inches
d) 3.9 inches
Answer: c) 4 inches
Explanation: The paint brush on the ruler, as seen in the image above, indicates a measurement of 4 inches. Hence, the length is recorded as 4 inches.
Worksheet on Reading Measurements
1. If one box weighs 2.5 kilograms (kg) and another box weighs 1000 grams (g), what is the total weight in kilograms?
a) 3 kg
b) 3.5 kg
c) 4 kg
d) 4.5 kg
Answer: b) 3.5 kg
2. If one container has a capacity of 3 litres (L) and the other container has a capacity of 1,500 mL, what is the total capacity in millilitres?
a) 3,500 mL
b) 2,500 mL
c) 3,000 mL
d) 4,500 mL
Answer: d) 4,500 mL
3. If it is 11:30 PM, how would you write the time in the 24-hour clock format?
a) 11:30
b) 23:30
c) 12:30
d) 22:30
Answer: b) 23:30
4. If it is 5:00 PM, how would you write the time in the 24-hour clock format?
a) 05:00
b) 07:00
c) 17:00
d) 18:00
Answer: c) 17:00
5. Which unit would you use to measure the length of a marathon race?
a) Kilometre (km)
b) Second (s)
c) Hour (h)
d) Milligram (mg)
Answer: a) Kilometre (km)
6. What unit would you use to measure the capacity of a water bottle?
a) Litre (L)
b) Kilometre (km)
c) Gram (g)
d) Millimetre (mm)
Answer: a) Litre (L)
7. What is the displayed time on the provided clock?
a) Quarter to twelve
b) Quarter past twelve
c) Half past one
d) Half past twelve
Answer: d) Half past twelve
8. The length of a book is measured to be 12.5 centimetres (cm). What is the length of the book in millimetres (mm)?
a) 125 mm
b) 120 mm
c) 12 mm
d) 1.25 mm
Answer: a) 125 mm
9. What is the measurement of the knitting needle given in the figure?
a) 7 cm
b) 8 cm
c) 9 cm
d) 10 cm
Answer: b) 8 cm
10. What is the total weight in grams if one object weighs 3.75 kilograms (kg) and another object weighs 2.25 kilograms (kg)?
a) 5.5 kg
b) 6 kg
c) 5,500 g
d) 6,000 g
Answer: d) 6,000 g
