Chapter 8 Test

Charlie wants to measure the length of a chalkboard. What would be the best tool?

• tiles

• inch ruler

• yardstick

Amalia has a ribbon that is 9 inches long. She has another ribbon that is 11 inches long. How many inches of ribbon does Amalia have?

• 9+11=

  20

• 11-9=

  2

• 9x11=

  99

Jason uses tiles to measure a straw. Each tile is 1 inch long. Jason says the straw is 4 inches long. Is he correct? Explain

• Yes, it is 4 tiles long

• No, it is 2 tiles long

• No, it is 3 tiles long

• No, it is 1 tile long

Zach made a line plot to show the lengths of his toy boats.

How many boats are shown in the line plot?

How many boats are 5 inches long?

• Total: 9

  5 in boats: 5

• Total: 2

  5 in boats: 3

• Total: 10

  5 in boats: 2

• Total: 9

  5 in boats: 2

The boy is 40 _________ tall.

• inches

• feet

The car is 12 ______ long.

• inches

• feet

The driveway is 35 _______ long.

• inches

• feet

Use the 1-inch mark. Estimate the length of yarn.

• 3 in.

• 9 in.

• 12 in.

• 1 in.

A large rug is less than 1 foot long.

• yes

• no

Bella wants to measure the distance around a soccer ball. Which would be the best tool?

• Measuring tape

• Inch Ruler

• Yardstick