Which of the following activities uses fine motor skills?

• A. Cutting with scissors
• B. Jumping
• C. Running
• D. Crawling

Answer: (A)

Fine motor skills are small, precise movements mostly of the hands and fingers that require good hand–eye coordination. Cutting with scissors fits this because it demands controlling the grip, finger pressure, and the coordinated action of one hand guiding the scissors while the other hand positions and stabilizes the paper. It’s about precision and dexterity.

Jumping, running, and crawling rely on larger muscle groups and whole-body movement, which are gross motor skills. They involve propulsion, balance, and large-amplitude movements rather than the fine, controlled finger actions used when cutting with scissors.