Compare Attributes
We can compare objects by looking at their attributes: length (long/short), height (tall/short), width (wide/narrow), and mass (heavy/light). Compare by looking carefully at the two objects.
Worked examples
Which is longer?
Object A is longer — it stretches further across. Object B is shorter. So A is longer.
Answer: A
Which is heavier?
Object A is heavier — it would press the balance scale down further. Object B is lighter.
Answer: A
Tips
- •Long/short = how far it stretches. Tall/short = how high it reaches.
- •Wide/narrow = how wide across. Heavy/light = how much it weighs.
- •Compare directly — look at which one takes up more space or would feel heavier.
Key words
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