Class 5 Science – Measurement Detailed Worksheet

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Name: ____________________
Class: V
Section: _______
Date: __________
Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

Section A – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 8 = 8 marks)

  1. The standard unit of length in the SI system is the __________.
  2. A measuring tape is commonly used to measure __________ objects.
  3. One kilogram is equal to __________ grams.
  4. The instrument used to measure temperature is called a __________.
  5. One litre is equal to __________ millilitres.
  6. The standard unit of time is the __________.
  7. A balance is used to measure __________.
  8. The amount of space occupied by an object is called __________.

Section B – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (1 × 10 = 10 marks)

Choose the correct option:

  1. Which unit is best suited to measure the length of a classroom?
    a) Centimetre
    b) Metre
    c) Millimetre
    d) Kilometre
  2. Which instrument is used to measure the weight of vegetables in a shop?
    a) Thermometer
    b) Spring balance
    c) Clock
    d) Measuring jar
  3. What is the correct conversion of 3 kg?
    a) 300 g
    b) 3000 g
    c) 30 g
    d) 30000 g
  4. Which unit is used to measure capacity of liquids?
    a) Gram
    b) Litre
    c) Metre
    d) Second
  5. Which of the following is a non-standard unit of measurement?
    a) Metre
    b) Kilogram
    c) Handspan
    d) Litre
  6. Why are standard units important?
    a) They change from place to place
    b) They give correct and same measurement everywhere
    c) They are easy to forget
    d) They depend on people
  7. Which instrument would you use to measure the temperature of your body?
    a) Clinical thermometer
    b) Laboratory thermometer
    c) Barometer
    d) Scale
  8. The SI unit of mass is:
    a) Gram
    b) Kilogram
    c) Tonne
    d) Pound
  9. Which unit is most suitable to measure the distance between two cities?
    a) Metre
    b) Centimetre
    c) Kilometre
    d) Millimetre
  10. Which property of an object tells how heavy it is?
    a) Length
    b) Volume
    c) Mass
    d) Temperature

Section C – True or False (1 × 8 = 8 marks)

  1. A ruler can be used to measure curved objects accurately.
  2. All measurements should be done using standard units.
  3. Kilogram is a unit of mass.
  4. One hour has 100 minutes.
  5. Capacity is measured in litres and millilitres.
  6. Temperature tells us how hot or cold something is.
  7. Handspan is a standard unit of measurement.
  8. A stopwatch is used to measure time.

Section D – Match the Following (1 × 6 = 6 marks)

Column AColumn B
1. Metrea. Measures temperature
2. Kilogramb. Measures length
3. Litrec. Measures mass
4. Thermometerd. Measures time
5. Seconde. Measures capacity
6. Clockf. Measures time

Section E – One Word Answers (1 × 8 = 8 marks)

  1. SI unit of time
  2. Instrument used to measure mass
  3. Unit smaller than metre
  4. Instrument to measure room temperature
  5. Unit of capacity
  6. Instrument used to measure short lengths
  7. Non-standard unit using body part
  8. Unit used to measure weight of medicines

Section F – Long Answer Questions (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

  1. Why do we need standard units of measurement? Explain with examples.
  2. Explain the difference between mass and weight with examples.
  3. Describe precautions to be taken while measuring length, mass, and temperature.
  4. Convert and explain: (a) 2 kg into grams (b) 1500 ml into litres (c) 5000 g into kg.
  5. Describe the importance of measurement in daily life, including at home, school, and in shops.

Section G – Case-Based Questions (3 × 4 = 12 marks)

Case Study 1:
Riya measured the length of her table using her handspan, while her friend used a measuring tape. They got different answers.

  1. Why did they get different measurements?
  2. Which measurement is correct and why?

Case Study 2:
A milkman sells milk using a measuring jar marked in litres and millilitres.

  1. Why does he use a standard measuring jar?
  2. Which unit is suitable for measuring milk and why?

Case Study 3:
A sports teacher uses a stopwatch during a race.

  1. What quantity is being measured?
  2. Name the SI unit of this quantity.

Section H – Diagram-Based Questions (2 × 3 = 6 marks)

  1. Draw and label a measuring cylinder.
  2. Draw and label a clinical thermometer.

Detailed Answer Key

Section A – Fill in the Blanks (Explained)

  1. Metre – SI unit of length.
  2. Long – Measuring tape measures long objects.
  3. 1000 – 1 kg = 1000 grams.
  4. Thermometer – Measures temperature.
  5. 1000 – 1 litre = 1000 ml.
  6. Second – SI unit of time.
  7. Mass – Balance measures mass.
  8. Volume – Space occupied by an object.

Section B – MCQs

  1. b 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. c

Section C – True or False

  1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. True 6. True 7. False 8. True

Section D – Match the Following

1–b, 2–c, 3–e, 4–a, 5–d, 6–f

Section E – One Word Answers

  1. Second 2. Balance 3. Centimetre 4. Thermometer 5. Litre 6. Ruler 7. Handspan 8. Gram

Section F – Long Answer (Detailed)

  1. Standard units are necessary to have uniformity and avoid confusion. For example, 1 metre means the same length everywhere, unlike a handspan.
  2. Mass is the amount of matter, weight is the gravitational force on that matter. For example, mass of sugar = 2 kg, weight depends on gravity.
  3. Length – keep ruler straight; Mass – place object at center of balance; Temperature – place thermometer properly and wait for reading.
  4. (a) 2 kg = 2000 g (b) 1500 ml = 1.5 L (c) 5000 g = 5 kg
  5. Measurement is important in daily life: home – cooking ingredients; school – measuring tables, lab experiments; shops – buying correct quantities.

Section G – Case-Based Answers

Case 1: Different handspans; measuring tape correct because standard.
Case 2: Standard jar ensures correct volume; litres are suitable.
Case 3: Time measured; SI unit is second.

Section H – Diagram-Based Answers

  • Measuring cylinder: labelled with ml marks, meniscus shown.
  • Clinical thermometer: labelled bulb, mercury column, scale.
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