Here's why:
* Liquids have a definite volume: This means they occupy a fixed amount of space. If you pour a liter of water into a glass, it will still be a liter of water, even if the shape of the glass changes.
* Liquids take the shape of their container: Unlike solids, liquids flow and conform to the shape of the container they are in.
Let me know if you have any other questions about states of matter!