(A) Inside - Outside
Example 1:
Amit wants to go in the space.
He is standing outside a rocket.
Now, he gets inside the rocket – all set to go !!
Example 2:
- Outside -
Kitty is playing the game – hide and seek. She is outside the box. - Inside -
Now, the Kitty is inside the box.
Example 3:
Reema is saying good-bye to her twin sister Seema who is going on a school trip

Reema is outside the train coach. Seema is inside the train coach.
Question for Chapter Notes - Shapes and Space
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In Example 1, where was Amit initially standing?Explanation
In Example 1, Amit was initially standing outside the rocket. The text mentions that he wants to go in the space and is standing outside the rocket. The phrase "He is standing outside a rocket" confirms that Amit is not inside the rocket initially. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B. It is important to note that when we talk about someone being "inside" or "outside," we are referring to their location in relation to a particular object or space.
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(B) Big - Small
Some objects or persons are big in size. Some are small in size.
Bigger – Smaller
- Any object or person that is large in size is called Bigger.
- Any object or item or person that is small in size is called Smaller.
Example 1:
The bigger pumpkin. The smaller pumpkin
Example 2:

Example 3:
The smaller apple. The bigger apple.
Biggest – Smallest
- Biggest means largest in size when more than 2 objects or things are compared.
- Smallest means smallest in size in size when more than 2 objects or things are compared.
Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

(C) Top - Bottom
Example 1:
Example 2:
The cat unfurled the flag.
Tweety is sitting on the top of the flag. Kitty is at the bottom.
Question for Chapter Notes - Shapes and Space
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Which term refers to the largest size when more than two objects are compared?Explanation
When comparing more than two objects or things, the term "biggest" is used to refer to the largest size. This means that out of all the objects being compared, the one that is the largest in size is called the biggest. It is important to note that "bigger" is used when comparing only two objects, while "biggest" is used when comparing more than two objects.
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Example 3:
- Top -
The girl is on the top of the swing. - Bottom -
She is now at the bottom.
(D) Near - Far
Example 1:
Near mean close to an object or person. Far means away from it.
The pet dog is near the girl

The pet dog is far from the girl.
Example 2:
Tortoise and rabbit had a race. Rabbit slept during the race.
Tortoise is near the finishing line. Rabbit is far from it.
Slow and steady tortoise won the race !!
Nearer – Farther
Example 1:
Nearer and farther are used when comparing 2 objects or persons with another object or person.

- Earth is nearer to the Sun.
- Jupiter is farther from the Sun
Example 2:
Pink bird is nearer to the home. Yellow bird is farther from the home.
Nearest – Farthest
Example 1:
Nearest and farthest are used when comparing more than 2 objects or persons with another object or person.

Lion is nearest to the train engine. Giraffe is farthest from the train engine.
Example 2:

- The old lady is farthest from the ticket counter.
- The kid is nearest to the ticket counter.
(E) On - Under
Example 1:
The kitty is on the chair.

The kitty is under the table
Example 2:

The flower vase is on the table

Example 3:
The slippers are under the table.

(F) Above - Below
Example 1:
The boy is sleeping above the table.

Example 2:
The dog is sleeping below the table.
The lion in blue T-shirt is above. The lion in green T-shirt is below.
Let’s REVISE

Question for Chapter Notes - Shapes and Space
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Which of the following examples best represents the concept of "near" and "far"?Explanation
The concept of "near" and "far" refers to the distance between objects or persons. In the given options, Option A correctly represents the concept as it describes the pet dog being close to the girl. Option B represents the opposite, with the pet dog being far from the girl. Option C introduces the concept of "near" and "farther" by stating that the tortoise is close to the finishing line. Option D, on the other hand, states that the tortoise is far from the finishing line. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
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(G) Shapes
2D and 3D Shapes
- 2-D shapes are shapes in two dimensions. These are geometrical shapes like circle, triangle, rectangle and square.
- 3-D shapes are shapes in three dimensions. These are shapes of objects like sphere, cone, cuboid, cube and cylinder.

Sorting
Sorting means arranging shapes by clubbing all similar shapes together. For example, the following shapes have been sorted.

(H) Rolling - Sliding
The shape of an object affects whether it will roll or slide.
- Objects with round shape roll.
- Object with flat surfaces slide


