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Materials Around Us — Practice Worksheet
Chapter: Materials Around Us
Topic: Materials Around Us
Maximum Marks: 25
Time: 30 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question.
  • The answer key is at the end — try the paper first!
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each) 15 × 1 = 15 marks
1.
Which is BOTH hard and smooth?
  • A.A cotton ball
  • B.A glass marble
  • C.A sponge
  • D.A pillow
2.
Why are pots and pans made of metal?
  • A.Metal is fluffy
  • B.Metal is soft
  • C.Metal melts easily
  • D.Metal is strong and does not burn
3.
We can find out if a thing floats or sinks by…
  • A.Putting it in water
  • B.Smelling it
  • C.Weighing words
  • D.Listening
4.
Which of these is natural?
  • A.Stone
  • B.Plastic bottle
  • C.Glass cup
  • D.Steel spoon
5.
We find out if something is rough or smooth by…
  • A.Touching it
  • B.Smelling it
  • C.Listening to it
  • D.Tasting it
6.
A book's pages are made of…
  • A.Glass
  • B.Metal
  • C.Paper
  • D.Stone
7.
Which of these floats on water?
  • A.A stone
  • B.An iron nail
  • C.A wooden stick
  • D.A coin
8.
Cotton for our clothes comes from a…
  • A.Rock
  • B.Factory only
  • C.Plant
  • D.Metal
9.
Which material is made by people?
  • A.Stone
  • B.Plastic
  • C.Water
  • D.Cotton
10.
A stone feels…
  • A.Hard
  • B.Soft
  • C.Wet
  • D.Fluffy
11.
The stuff a thing is made of is called its…
  • A.Material
  • B.Colour
  • C.Name
  • D.Size
12.
A glass window is made of…
  • A.Wood
  • B.Glass
  • C.Cloth
  • D.Paper
13.
We choose a material for a job by looking at its…
  • A.Properties
  • B.Colour only
  • C.Price only
  • D.Name
14.
Which of these sinks in water?
  • A.A paper boat
  • B.A leaf
  • C.A plastic ball
  • D.A metal coin
15.
We use ___ to write on.
  • A.Water
  • B.Stone
  • C.Paper
  • D.Metal
Section B — Challenge / Olympiad (2 marks each) 5 × 2 = 10 marks
16.
Why is a pillow made of something soft?
  • A.So it is rough
  • B.So it is heavy
  • C.So it is comfy to rest your head
  • D.So it breaks easily
17.
You want to make a boat that floats. Which material is best?
  • A.Light wood
  • B.Heavy iron
  • C.A big stone
  • D.A metal block
18.
A spoon you eat with is usually made of…
  • A.Cloth
  • B.Paper
  • C.Metal
  • D.Glass
19.
Why is a raincoat made of plastic, not cloth?
  • A.Cloth is shiny
  • B.Plastic is warm
  • C.Plastic keeps water out
  • D.Plastic is heavy
20.
Which list has ONLY natural materials?
  • A.Cotton, plastic, stone
  • B.Plastic, glass, steel
  • C.Wood, plastic, glass
  • D.Wood, cotton, stone

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
  1. (B) A glass marble
  2. (D) Metal is strong and does not burn
  3. (A) Putting it in water
  4. (A) Stone
  5. (A) Touching it
  6. (C) Paper
  7. (C) A wooden stick
  8. (C) Plant
  9. (B) Plastic
  10. (A) Hard
  11. (A) Material
  12. (B) Glass
  13. (A) Properties
  14. (D) A metal coin
  15. (C) Paper
Section B — Challenge / Olympiad (2 marks each)
  1. (C) So it is comfy to rest your head
  2. (A) Light wood
  3. (C) Metal
  4. (C) Plastic keeps water out
  5. (D) Wood, cotton, stone
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