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Hard or soft, rough or smooth? Describe by touch

Kindergarten (Reception and Year 1 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.2-PS1-1 · England: EYFS Understanding the World: The natural world, KS1 Y1 Everyday materials

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  1. Question 1

    Is this hard or soft: a pillow?

    • A. hard
    • B. soft
  2. Question 2

    Is this rough or smooth: a plastic ruler?

    • A. rough
    • B. smooth
  3. Question 3

    Why is a slide made smooth?

    • A. so it is soft like a pillow
    • B. so it is rough and sticky
    • C. so you slide down easily
    • D. so it looks see-through
  4. Question 4

    Is this hard or soft: a pillow?

    • A. hard
    • B. soft
  5. Question 5

    Is this rough or smooth: tree bark?

    • A. rough
    • B. smooth
  6. Question 6

    Which material would make the softest bed for a pet?

    • A. a pile of stones
    • B. a fluffy blanket
    • C. a metal tray
    • D. a wooden board
  7. Question 7

    Is this hard or soft: a metal spoon?

    • A. hard
    • B. soft
  8. Question 8

    Is this rough or smooth: a brick?

    • A. rough
    • B. smooth
  9. Question 9

    Which sense do you use to tell if something is rough or smooth?

    • A. hearing
    • B. touch
    • C. smell
    • D. taste
  10. Question 10

    Is this hard or soft: a sponge?

    • A. hard
    • B. soft
  11. Question 11

    Is this rough or smooth: a glass window?

    • A. rough
    • B. smooth
  12. Question 12

    Why are the bottoms of trainers (sneakers) often bumpy?

    • A. To make them shiny.
    • B. To make them softer to wear.
    • C. The rough soles grip the ground so you do not slip.
    • D. So they slide better on ice.
  13. Question 13

    Is this hard or soft: cotton wool?

    • A. hard
    • B. soft
  14. Question 14

    Is this rough or smooth: a brick?

    • A. rough
    • B. smooth
  15. Question 15

    Which material would make the softest bed for a pet?

    • A. a wooden board
    • B. a pile of stones
    • C. a metal tray
    • D. a fluffy blanket
  16. Question 16

    Is this hard or soft: cotton wool?

    • A. hard
    • B. soft

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Answer key: Hard or soft, rough or smooth? Describe by touch

  1. 1. B. soft

  2. 2. B. smooth

  3. 3. C. so you slide down easily

  4. 4. B. soft

  5. 5. A. rough

  6. 6. B. a fluffy blanket

  7. 7. A. hard

  8. 8. A. rough

  9. 9. B. touch

  10. 10. B. soft

  11. 11. B. smooth

  12. 12. C. The rough soles grip the ground so you do not slip.

  13. 13. B. soft

  14. 14. A. rough

  15. 15. D. a fluffy blanket

  16. 16. B. soft