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\ 04-Oct-2025 Bharat Arora Proof-9 Reader’s Sign _______________________ Date __________

Look at the picture and fill in the blanks.

1. Ranjan is __________ than Kavya. (shorter/taller)

2. The cupboard is _____________ than the window. (bigger/smaller)

3. The sofa on the left is __________ than the sofa on the right. (heavier/lighter)

4. The bottle can hold __________ water than the glass. (more/less)

Comparing LEngTHs

When we want to compare the lengths of two objects, we We use the words ‘tall’,
can place them side by side. ‘short’, heavy, light, etc. to
measure something.
Let us compare the lengths of a toothpick and a toothbrush.

We see that the toothbrush is longer than the toothpick or the toothpick is shorter

than the toothbrush.

Now, compare the lengths of a crayon, a pencil and an eraser.

We can clearly see that the pencil is the longest and the eraser is the shortest among

the three items.

Think Tank Experiential Learning Logical Thinking

1. Which one is taller?

2. Name an object that is
(a) longer than your study table. ______________________

(b) shorter than your spoon. ______________________
3. Who among your family members is the tallest? ______________________
4. Name an item which is shorter than an electric pole. ______________________

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