Q.1
Which one of these materials might be used to build a real bridge?
  • Plastic
  • Cardboard
  • Clay
  • Stone
Q.2
Why are stone, concrete or metal used to build bridges?
  • Because they are cheap
  • Because they are expensive
  • Because they are bendy
  • Because they are strong
Q.3
Tom’s Dad is building a rabbit hutch. What material does he use to build the hutch?
  • Wood
  • Cardboard
  • Cloth
  • Paper
Q.4
Katie and Ella are building model towers with card. Ella puts lots of folds into her card. Why does she do this?
  • To make it stronger
  • To make it weaker
  • To make it go further
  • Just for fun
Q.5
Harry’s Dad is an engineer. He is helping to build a tall wall from concrete. He puts metal rods into the concrete. Why does he add metal rods to the concrete?
  • To make the wall weaker
  • To make the wall lighter
  • To make the wall bendy
  • To make the wall stronger
Q.6
Jack’s shoes fasten with a Velcro strap. The Velcro has lots of tiny hooks. The Velcro makes a ripping noise when Jack pulls the strap open. Why is Velcro such a handy material for this job?
  • Because it makes a funny sound
  • Because it does not have to be tied like laces
  • Because it has a funny name
  • Because it is very expensive
Q.7
A spider’s web is very light but surprisingly strong. What helps to make it strong?
  • There are lots of threads joined together
  • It is made of metal
  • It is glued together with super-glue
  • It is man-made
Q.8
There are railings outside Sam’s school. The railings are made of iron. The janitor is painting the railings. Why is the janitor painting the railings?
  • For something to do
  • To stop the iron rusting
  • To make them look nice
  • To make them stronger
Q.9
Harriet is designing a blanket for a baby. Harriet decides to make the blanket from wool. Why does Harriet choose to use wool?
  • Because it is very heavy
  • Because wool will keep the baby cool
  • Because it is very expensive
  • Because wool is good at keeping the baby warm
Q.10
Sunil is designing a greenhouse. Plants will grow in the greenhouse. Sunil chooses to use glass for the windows of the greenhouse. Why does Sunil choose glass?
  • Because glass is transparent
  • Because glass never breaks
  • Because glass is very expensive
  • Because glass is bendy
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