Tool Use for Reception: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

When using scissors, what is the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

Keep your fingers away from the blades.

Answer

Hold the scissors like a pencil.

Answer

Cut towards your body.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a tool used for colouring?

Accepted Answer

Hammer

Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Crayon

Question 3

How should you hold a paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

Between your thumb and index finger.

Answer

Like a pen.

Answer

With all five fingers.

Question 4

Which of these tools is most dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue

Answer

Paintbrush

Question 5

When using scissors, what should you always keep away from the blades?

Accepted Answer

Your fingers

Answer

Your hair

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Your clothes

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a good way to hold a paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

With all your fingers spread out

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Like a pencil

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With your thumb on top

Question 7

After using a tool, what should you do with it?

Accepted Answer

Put it away safely

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Leave it on the table

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Throw it in the bin

Question 8

Which tool can you use to cut paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue

Answer

Paintbrush

Question 9

If you accidentally cut yourself what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up immediately

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Ignore it

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Put a plaster on it yourself

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a good surface to use when painting?

Accepted Answer

Floor

Answer

Table

Answer

Paper

Question 11

If you spill paint what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wipe it up immediately

Answer

Wait for it to dry

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Ignore it

Question 12

Which tool do we use to cut paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Paintbrush

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Glue

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Ruler

Question 13

When using scissors, what should we hold very still?

Accepted Answer

The paper

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Our hands

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Our feet

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Our head

Question 14

Which of these things can stick things together?

Accepted Answer

Glue

Answer

Sand

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Water

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Cotton

Question 15

What should we do if we get glue on our skin?

Accepted Answer

Wash it with soap and water

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Rub it with paper

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Leave it there

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Ignore it

Question 16

Which of these tools can help us make lines that are very straight?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Glue

Question 17

When we use paint, what should we put on the table to protect it?

Accepted Answer

Newspaper

Answer

Plastic bag

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Towel

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Tissue paper

Question 18

Which of these is a fun way to use scissors?

Accepted Answer

Cutting shapes

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Cutting hair

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Cutting food

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Cutting toys

Question 19

What is the best way to keep our work area tidy when using tools?

Accepted Answer

Put tools back where we found them

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Throw everything on the floor

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Use a big messy brush

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Leave the glue open

Question 20

Which tool do we use to cut paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Glue

Question 21

What do we use glue for?

Accepted Answer

To stick things together

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To cut paper

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To paint

Question 22

What should you do with tools after using them?

Accepted Answer

Put them away

Answer

Leave them on the table

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Give them to a teacher

Question 23

How can you make different marks with a paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

Both by changing the paint and the grip

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By changing the amount of paint on the brush

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By changing the way you hold the brush

Question 24

How do you clean a paintbrush after using it?

Accepted Answer

Rinse it with water

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Wipe it with a cloth

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Put it in the washing machine

Question 25

What tool do we use to cut paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Glue

Question 26

When we want to stick paper together, what do we use?

Accepted Answer

Glue

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Paintbrush

Question 27

What do we dip paintbrushes into when we use them?

Accepted Answer

Paint

Answer

Water

Answer

Glue

Question 28

When is it important to clean our tools?

Accepted Answer

After each use

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Once a day

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Once a week

Question 29

Which tool can we use to make small details in our paintings?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrushes

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue

Question 30

Where should we keep our scissors when we're not using them?

Accepted Answer

In a drawer

Answer

In a pencil case

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On the table

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a good thing about using tools?

Accepted Answer

Getting messy

Answer

Developing fine motor skills

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Improving coordination

Question 32

What tool do we use to cut paper safely?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue stick

Answer

Paintbrush

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Pencil

Question 33

What is the main purpose of using glue?

Accepted Answer

To stick things together

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To color paper

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To draw lines

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To hold things in place

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a safety rule when using scissors?

Accepted Answer

Cut towards yourself

Answer

Keep your fingers away from the blades

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Hold the scissors correctly

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Keep the scissors closed when not in use

Question 35

Which part of the paintbrush should you hold?

Accepted Answer

The handle

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The bristles

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The metal part

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The tip

Question 36

Is it okay to run with scissors in your hand?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 37

Which activity involves using tools?

Accepted Answer

Building with blocks

Answer

Singing a song

Answer

Playing hide-and-seek

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Jumping rope

Question 38

What type of glue is best for sticking paper?

Accepted Answer

PVA glue

Answer

Super glue

Answer

Epoxy glue

Question 39

What tool do we use to safely cut paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue

Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Hammer

Question 40

Which tool is used to stick things together?

Accepted Answer

Glue

Answer

Paint

Answer

Pencil

Answer

Scissors

Question 41

How should we apply glue?

Accepted Answer

Spread it thinly and evenly.

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Apply it in thick blobs.

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Use our fingers to spread it.

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Use a lot of glue.

Question 42

What tool do we use to paint with?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Pencil

Answer

Spoon

Answer

Scissors

Question 43

How should we hold a paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

Like a pencil

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In a fist

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Upside down

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Any way we want

Question 44

When using tools, it's important to be what?

Accepted Answer

Safe and responsible.

Answer

Quick.

Answer

Messy.

Answer

Ignoring instructions.

Question 45

Why is it important to clean up after using tools?

Accepted Answer

To keep our workspace tidy and safe.

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Because our teacher told us to.

Answer

So that we can use them again later.

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Because it is fun.

Question 46

What should we do if we are unsure how to use a tool?

Accepted Answer

Ask an adult for help.

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Use it anyway.

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Ignore it.

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Try to figure it out ourselves.

Question 47

Which tool is used to cut paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue

Answer

Paintbrush

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Marker

Question 48

What do we use a paintbrush for?

Accepted Answer

To paint

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To stir glue

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To hold things

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To cut paper

Question 49

Which tool is NOT used in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Hammer

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue stick

Answer

Paintbrush

Question 50

When painting, we should:

Accepted Answer

Use smooth, gentle strokes

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Shake the brush

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Dip the brush repeatedly

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Press hard on the brush

Question 51

What should we do if we spill glue?

Accepted Answer

Wipe it up quickly with a wet cloth

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Pour water on it

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Leave it to dry

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Rub it in

Question 52

What helps us hold tools safely?

Accepted Answer

Non-slip handles

Answer

Long bristles

Answer

Bright colors

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Sharp edges

Question 53

Using tools helps us improve our:

Accepted Answer

Fine motor skills

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Language skills

Answer

Math skills

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Social skills