What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following tools is used in taking body measurements?
A. ruler
B. scissors
C. tape measure
D. thimble
2. What kind of tool is used for sewing?
A. tape measure
B. needle
C. ruler
D. tailor chalk
3. Which of the following tools is used to finish seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on many types of fabric?
A. thimble
B. needle
C. embroidery scissors
D. pinking shears
4. Which tool is meant to keep the fabric in place while cutting or sewing?
A. pins
B. thread
C. ruler
D. thimble
5. Which sewing tool is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
A. scissors
B. teeth
C. ruler
D. thimble
6. Which serves as a utility box and where sewing tools like pins, thread,
thimble can be kept?
A. sewing box
B. box of pins
C. fabric box
D. ruler
7. Which is specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either
because of an error or during alteration?
A. scissors
B. teeth
C. seam ripper
D. thread

8. Which holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent
accidents?
A. seam ripper
B. pin cushion
C. sewing box
D. box

9. Which is used for thrusting needles and pins, and sharpens the needles and
removes rust?
A. emery bag
B. pin cushion
C. sewing box
D. box
10. Which of the following is a useful tool for measuring and drawing straight
seam lines and cutting lines?
A. ruler
B. pins
C. fabric
D. pin cushion