{"id":2059,"date":"2022-04-26T06:37:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T06:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=2059"},"modified":"2024-01-01T16:13:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T16:13:40","slug":"shortest-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest","title":{"rendered":"Shortest in Math &#8211; Definition, Examples, Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-1bb03884-9296-46f9-a909-e3321dd063cb\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest#0-what-is-%E2%80%98shortest%E2%80%99-in-math>What Is \u2018Shortest\u2019 in Math?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest#2-real-life-example-to-identify-the-shortest-object>Real Life Example to Identify the Shortest Object<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest#6-how-to-use-shortest-in-a-sentence>How to Use Shortest in a Sentence?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest#8-solved-examples-on-shortest>Solved Examples&nbsp;On Shortest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest#9-practice-problems-on-shortest>Practice Problems On Shortest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/shortest#10-frequently-asked-questions-on-shortest>Frequently Asked Questions On Shortest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-%E2%80%98shortest%E2%80%99-in-math\">What Is \u2018Shortest\u2019 in Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>\u201cShortest\u201d simply refers to the smallest in length or height. It helps us understand and compare measurements like length, height, or distance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We use different words to compare quantities, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">short and long to compare lengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">small and big to compare size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">short and tall to compare heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/using-short-to-compare-height-and-length.png\" alt=\"Using \u201cshort\u201d to compare height and length\" class=\"wp-image-37100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/using-short-to-compare-height-and-length.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/using-short-to-compare-height-and-length-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The term \u2018shortest\u2019 refers to the least length, height, or distance. It can also refer to the least period of time or a way of doing something that takes the least time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/identify-the-longest-and-shortest-object\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_longest_shortest_pt.png\" alt=\"Identify the Longest and Shortest Object Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Identify the Longest and Shortest Object Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/identify-the-tallest-and-shortest-object\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_tallest_shortest_pt.png\" alt=\"Identify the Tallest and Shortest Object Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Identify the Tallest and Shortest Object Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-games-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-shortest-definition\">Shortest: Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>\u201cShortest\u201d is the word used to describe an object with the smallest length, height, or distance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, we use the word \u2018shortest\u2019 in the sentence like \u2018the <strong>shortest<\/strong> pencil\u2019 or \u2018the <strong>shortest<\/strong> kid in the class\u2019 or \u2018the <strong>shortest<\/strong> road\u2019. We sometimes use it to describe the least amount of time. For example, we can say \u2018the <strong>shortest<\/strong> period or duration\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-real-life-example-to-identify-the-shortest-object\">Real Life Example to Identify the Shortest Object<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Take a look at the image above. What is the<strong> shortest <\/strong>object here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Clearly, it is the pen since it is the smallest in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finding-the-object-with-the-shortest-length-by-comparison.png\" alt=\"Finding the object with the \u201cshortest\u201d length by comparison\" class=\"wp-image-37102\" title=\"Finding the object with the \u201cshortest\u201d length by comparison\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finding-the-object-with-the-shortest-length-by-comparison.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finding-the-object-with-the-shortest-length-by-comparison-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-shortest-in-length\">Shortest in Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s take a look at the given image. There are three pencils. Comparing the lengths, we can say that the GREEN pencil is the shortest in length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">On the other hand, the PINK one is the longest of the three and the BLUE pencil is shorter than the PINK one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-in-length-example-comparing-lengths-of-pencils.png\" alt=\"Shortest in length example; comparing lengths of pencils\" class=\"wp-image-37103\" title=\"Shortest in length example; comparing lengths of pencils\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-in-length-example-comparing-lengths-of-pencils.png 664w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-in-length-example-comparing-lengths-of-pencils-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-shortest-in-height\">Shortest in Height<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">There are four blocks shown in the given image. Comparing their heights, we can see that the RED one is the shortest of them all in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-in-height-example.png\" alt=\"Shortest in height: example\" class=\"wp-image-37104\" title=\"Shortest in height: example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-in-height-example.png 619w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-in-height-example-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-shortest-in-distance\">Shortest in Distance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Consider an example in geometry. The distance of the point P and the line l can be drawn using many different line segments, but the shortest distance among them is the perpendicular PD. So, the <strong>shortest distance of a point to a line is the perpendicular distance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-distance-between-a-point-and-a-line.png\" alt=\"Shortest distance between a point and a line\" class=\"wp-image-37105\" title=\"Shortest distance between a point and a line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-distance-between-a-point-and-a-line.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-distance-between-a-point-and-a-line-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-distance-between-a-point-and-a-line-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-distance-between-a-point-and-a-line-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shortest-distance-between-a-point-and-a-line-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-how-to-use-shortest-in-a-sentence\">How to Use Shortest in a Sentence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Here are some \u201c<strong>shortest<\/strong>\u201d<strong> examples<\/strong>:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The <strong>shortest<\/strong> way to the supermarket is the main street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The <strong>shortest<\/strong> path home is by the central mall.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The <strong>shortest<\/strong> person in the room is standing there.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Shortest<\/strong>&nbsp;is a concept that helps us understand one quantity with respect to others. It helps us compare the measurements of different objects and quantities and express which is the least!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-solved-examples-on-shortest\">Solved Examples&nbsp;On Shortest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. Heena is 6 feet tall. Alex is 6.3 feet tall. Helen is 5.9 feet tall. Who is the shortest?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Helen is the <strong>shortest<\/strong> because her height is the least of the three persons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Identify the crayon smallest in length.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Identifying-the-shortest-crayon-by-comparing-lengths.png\" alt=\"Identifying the shortest crayon by comparing lengths\" class=\"wp-image-37106\" title=\"Identifying the shortest crayon by comparing lengths\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Identifying-the-shortest-crayon-by-comparing-lengths.png 546w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Identifying-the-shortest-crayon-by-comparing-lengths-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The blue crayon is the shortest since it is the smallest in length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Jack took 20 minutes to complete a test. Raj took 30 minutes. Linda took 1 hour to complete it. Who finished the test in the shortest time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">20 minutes was the least amount of time taken to complete the test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. Identify the stop sign that has the least height.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/comparing-the-heights-of-the-stop-signs.png\" alt=\"Comparing the heights of the STOP signs\" class=\"wp-image-37107\" style=\"width:512px;height:323px\" title=\"Comparing the heights of the STOP signs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/comparing-the-heights-of-the-stop-signs.png 512w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/comparing-the-heights-of-the-stop-signs-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><br><strong>Solution:<\/strong> The first STOP sign is the shortest in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-practice-problems-on-shortest\">Practice Problems On Shortest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Shortest in Math<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Tim is 5.7 feet tall. Luke is 6 feet tall. Nate is 5.2 feet tall. Who is the shortest?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Tim<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Tim and Nate<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Nate<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Luke<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Nate<br\/>Comparing the heights, we can say that Nate is the shortest.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following candles is the tallest?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Practice-Problems-1.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Pink<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Blue<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Green<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Pink<br\/>The pink candle is the tallest because it has the greatest length.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">There are three routes to reach school. One is 3 miles long, the second is 2 miles long, and the third is 1 mile long. If you take the shortest route, how long will the distance be?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">2.5 miles<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">1.5 miles<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">1 mile<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">2 miles<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 1 mile<br\/>The path that is 1 mile long has the least distance out of the three paths to school.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">The middle vase is the _____ among three.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Practice-Problems-2.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">shortest<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">tallest<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">longest<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">biggest<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: shortest<br\/>Since the middle vase has the least height, we can say it is the shortest.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Who is the shortest animal: zebra, camel, rabbit, or horse?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Zebra<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Camel<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Rabbit<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Horse<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Rabbit<br\/>The rabbit has the least height compared to the other three animals.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Shortest in Math\",        \n        \"about\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n                \"name\": \"Shortest in Math\"\n        },  \n        \"hasPart\": [{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"Tim is 5.7 feet tall. 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wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Yes, we can say much shorter when we want to indicate that a certain quantity is much lesser than another. For example, \u201cThis lamp is <em>much shorter<\/em> than what was indicated on the website.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\"><strong>What is the difference between short and few?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We use \u201cfew\u201d to indicate a certain quantity and emphasize that it is a small quantity. For example, \u201cThere were <em>few <\/em>students in class that day.\u201d We use \u201cshort\u201d to describe a measurement like length and emphasize that it is small.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\"><strong>Why do we call shortest a comparative word?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Shortest is a comparative word because it helps us compare two objects in terms of height or length. It is one of the comparative forms of the word \u201cshort.\u201d The other is \u201cshorter,\u201d which is used when comparing two objects or things.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\"><strong>Is \u201cmost shortest\u201d grammatically correct?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-aa05edaa-2052-4f39-8285-d764cadbdff8\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">No, it is grammatically incorrect. \u201cShortest\u201d in itself indicates that it is the most short. 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