Weight & Capacity — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A feather's weight is best measured in ounces.
Feathers are tiny and light, so ounces fit.
2. A big friendly dog is weighed in pounds.
Dogs typically weigh many pounds.
3. A glass of water holds about one cup.
A drinking glass is about one cup.
4. A backyard pool holds many gallons.
Pools hold hundreds of gallons of water.
5. A pencil is light, so we use ounces.
Pencils are very light objects.
6. A bag of dog food is usually measured in pounds.
Big food bags are several pounds.
7. A water bottle often holds 2 cups.
Many bottles hold about two cups.
8. A large fish tank holds many gallons.
Fish tanks commonly hold many gallons.
9. A balance scale compares the weight of two things.
Balance scales show which side weighs more.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
feather
→ ounce
ounce
dog
→ pound
pound
cup of water
→ cup
cup
pool
→ gallon
gallon
Feathers match ounces, dogs match pounds, a cup of water matches a cup, and a pool matches gallons.