Ellie is using a computer. Is the computer alive? What can we say about the computer?

The computer is not a living thing

This is a bonfire. What can we say about the bonfire?

The bonfire is not a living thing

Cars move. This one can go very fast. They also make a lot of noise. But are they alive? What can we say about the car?

The car will get bigger when it is older

These are logs. A tree has been cut down and sawn up. What can we say about the logs?

They were alive but now they are not

This is an oak tree. In winter the oak tree has no leaves. What can we say about the oak tree?

An oak tree is not a living thing

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KS1 Science Living Things - Is It Alive? Quiz

When children are young, they may not realise that some things, such as a candle flame which is flickering, is not actually alive. Can your child give examples…

Written by Dr. Emma ClarkeReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Living Things Is It Alive

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying Living Things Is It Alive with consistent method and answer precision.

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When children are young, they may not realise that some things, such as a candle flame which is flickering, is not actually alive. Can your child give examples of living and non-living things? KS1 Science teaches about animals being alive, see how much your child knows in this year 1 and year 2 quiz

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