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1
What is the average height difference between girls and boys at age five?
A)One inch
B)One-and-a-half inches
C)One-half inch
D)Two inches
2
Why are "gross motor skills" also called "large motor skills"
A)Because these skills require the use of the large muscle groups
B)Because these skills begin to appear as a child gets larger
C)Because they help children engage in wide range of activities
D)Because these skills involve large, sweeping motions
3
At what age can the average child cut on a line with scissors?
A)Age five
B)Age four
C)Age six
D)Age seven
4
At what age can the average child tie shoelaces?
A)Age five
B)Age four
C)Age six
D)Age seven
5
What percent of children prefer to use their right hand for most activities?
A)95 percent
B)50 percent
C)65 percent
D)85 percent
6
According to research, how many small meals and snacks should a four- to six-year-old eat per day?
A)Three
B)Three to four
C)As many as they want
D)Four to six
7
What are the two signs that children are meeting their nutritional needs?
A)They are gaining weight and getting taller.
B)They are gaining weight and eating a variety of nutritious foods.
C)They are maintaining a high activity level and have a good appetite.
D)They get good medical checkups and sleep well at night.
8
Which is not true about weight in four- to six-year-old children?
A)If they are a healthy weight, their bodies will have a slim appearance.
B)If overweight, they have a greater chance of developing diabetes later.
C)If they eat too few calories, they may become underweight.
D)A sudden weight gain could indicate a medical problem.
9
Which is true about four- to six-year-olds in regard to clothing?
A)They do not really care what they wear as long as it is comfortable.
B)They are good at creating matching outfits.
C)They may become very attached to a particular item of clothing.
D)They prefer to dress differently from their classmates.
10
To prevent tooth decay, what substance is often added to drinking water?
A)Fluoride
B)Calcium
C)Enamel
D)Vitamin C







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