Drawing for Beginners: Learn the Basics of Drawing for 1st Graders

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a drawing technique we learned about in class?

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Painting

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Pencil drawing

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Charcoal drawing

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Ink drawing

Question 2

What tool do we use to create a pencil drawing?

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Pencil

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Paintbrush

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Charcoal

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Eraser

Question 3

Which drawing technique uses dark, expressive lines?

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Charcoal drawing

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Pencil drawing

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Ink drawing

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Watercolor drawing

Question 4

Why do we use shading in our drawings?

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To make our drawings look 3D and realistic

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To add lots of color to our drawings

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To draw the outlines of our shapes

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To make our drawings shiny

Question 5

What do we call the line that shows where the light and dark areas meet in a drawing?

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Contour line

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Outline

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Horizon line

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Shading line

Question 6

What type of drawing uses only black and white?

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Monotone drawing

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Color drawing

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Pastel drawing

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Watercolor drawing

Question 7

What drawing method creates a sense of depth?

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Shading

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Outlining

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Hatching

Question 8

Which of these colors is NOT a primary color?

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Purple

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 9

When two straight lines meet at a point, they create a:

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 10

What is the space between objects in a drawing called?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

Question 11

Which of these materials is NOT used for drawing?

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Plastic wrap

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Paper

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Fabric

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Canvas

Question 12

What do we use charcoal for in drawing?

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To give texture and depth

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To make smooth lines

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To erase mistakes

Question 13

How should you hold a pencil when you draw?

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With your thumb and first finger near the tip

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With your middle finger behind the pencil

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With your hand in a tight fist

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a way to draw with a pencil?

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Cutting and pasting

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Sketching

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Shading

Question 15

In drawing, what does the term 'shading' mean?

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Creating the illusion of depth by adding darker areas

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Adding color to a drawing

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Using different colors to make a drawing more interesting

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Drawing lines in different directions

Question 16

When drawing with charcoal or graphite, which tool can you use to blend the material and create smooth transitions?

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Tortillon

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Eraser

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Ruler

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Compass

Question 17

When sharpening a pencil for sketching, what type of sharpener should you use?

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A sharpener with a fine point

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A sharpener with a coarse point

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A knife

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Your fingers

Question 18

Which of the following is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 19

Which type of line can you use to create a feeling of movement in a drawing?

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Curved line

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Straight line

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Zigzag line

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Dotted line

Question 20

What is the main purpose of using a ruler in drawing?

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To draw straight lines

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To measure distances

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To create circles and ovals

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To shade areas

Question 21

When drawing, how should you hold your pencil?

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Hold the pencil near the tip with your thumb and forefinger

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Hold the pencil far from the tip with your thumb and index finger

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Wrap all your fingers around the pencil

Question 22

What color do you get when you mix red and yellow?

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Orange

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Green

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Purple

Question 23

Which of these is not considered a basic shape?

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Star

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Circle

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Square

Question 24

What is the best tool for creating a smooth transition between colors?

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Blending stump

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Finger

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Brush

Question 25

What does it mean to add texture to a drawing?

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Make the surface feel rough

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Add color to the drawing

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Make the drawing look like it has three dimensions

Question 26

Which of these is a good drawing habit?

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Taking breaks to rest your hand

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Using a ruler to draw straight lines

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Drawing with your non-dominant hand

Question 27

What color can you use to make a drawing feel happy?

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Yellow

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 28

Which of these is not a drawing tool?

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Mouse

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Ink

Question 29

Which shape is not a basic shape?

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Heart

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 30

What part of a picture makes things look 3D?

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Value

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Lines

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Color

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Shape

Question 31

Which color is warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 32

Which of these makes a drawing look like it's moving?

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Curved lines

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Straight lines

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Bright colors

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Dark colors

Question 33

What is the most important thing to remember when drawing?

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Having fun!

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Being perfect

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Using only the right tools

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Following instructions exactly

Question 34

When you draw, why is it important to think about how you place things?

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To help the viewer's eye move through the drawing

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To make the drawing look tidy

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To make it easier to draw

Question 35

When drawing, we can use pencils, charcoal, or ink. Which of these is NOT a drawing technique?

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Watercolor painting

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Pencil drawing

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Charcoal drawing

Question 36

What happens when you use cross-hatching in a drawing?

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It creates a dark, textured effect

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It creates a soft, blended effect

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It creates a light, airy effect

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It creates a colorful effect

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a type of line used in drawing?

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Square

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Straight

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Curved

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Zigzag

Question 38

What is the most important thing to remember when drawing?

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To have fun

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To use the right tools

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To follow all the rules

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To draw perfectly

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a tool you can use to draw?

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Scissors

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Pencils

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Charcoal

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Markers

Question 40

Which technique can you use to create a dark and shadowy area in your drawing?

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Smudging

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

Question 41

Which shape is NOT used in drawing?

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Ball

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Square

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Circle

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Triangle

Question 42

Which technique involves drawing lots of dots to create a textured effect?

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Shading

Question 43

Which drawing tool is good for drawing small details?

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Pencils

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Markers

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Charcoal

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Crayons

Question 44

What do you call a drawing that shows a person or an animal?

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Portrait

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Still life

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Landscape

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Abstract

Question 45

When drawing, which of these is something you might NOT do?

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Use paint to fill in shapes

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Use a pencil

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Draw with chalk

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Draw with charcoal

Question 46

Which of these shapes is not like the others?

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Star

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Square

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Circle

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Triangle

Question 47

Which of these is NOT something that might help you become better at drawing?

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Practicing math problems

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Drawing often

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Looking at other people's drawings

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Taking a drawing class

Question 48

Do you know who drew this famous picture called the 'Mona Lisa'?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Edvard Munch

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Pablo Picasso

Question 49

What's the difference between a quick drawing called a 'sketch' and a 'finished drawing'?

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A sketch is a fast and simple drawing, while a finished one is more detailed.

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A sketch is a drawing of a person, while a finished one is of a scene.

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A sketch uses a pencil, while a finished one uses paint.

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There is no difference between them.

Question 50

Why might someone use a grid when they're drawing?

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To make it easier to copy an image

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To make it easier to draw a scene they see

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To make it easier to draw a person

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To make it easier to draw a landscape

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a good thing that can come from drawing?

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It helps you improve your math skills

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It helps your hands and eyes work together better

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It helps you solve problems better

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It helps you be more creative

Question 52

What is the name for the lines you make on paper with a pencil?

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Markings

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Shapes

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Scribbles

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Drawings

Question 53

Which of these tools can you use to create a dark area in a drawing?

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Heavy charcoal strokes

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Light pencil strokes

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Thin ink lines

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Bright paint

Question 54

What shape is this object? (Image of a circle)

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 55

What is the best way to make a drawing look more realistic?

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Add more details

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Use brighter colors

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Draw quickly

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Use more paint

Question 56

How can you improve your drawing skills?

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Draw regularly, even for short periods

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Only draw when you have a lot of time

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Wait until you feel inspired

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Only draw things you're good at

Question 57

What should you do if you make a mistake in your drawing?

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Erase the mistake and try again

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Start over

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Leave it as it is

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Ignore it

Question 58

Where should you store your drawings to keep them safe?

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In a portfolio

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In a shoebox

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Under your bed

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On the refrigerator

Question 59

Which of these is not a drawing tool used in this art class?

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Paintbrush

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Pencil

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Eraser

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Charcoal

Question 60

What do you call a picture made from drawing?

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Sketch

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Collage

Question 61

Which of these shapes has only one side?

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Line

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Triangle

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Circle

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Square

Question 62

Which of these words means your drawing looks very close to a real thing?

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Realism

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Happiness

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Frustration

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Pride

Question 63

Which of these colors makes you think of fire or the sun?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 64

What do you call the point where two lines cross?

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Intersection

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Corner

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Edge

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Point