Q1: Fill in the Blanks
i. A rectangle has _____ sides.
Ans: 4
- A rectangle is a four-sided shape called a quadrilateral.
- All four corners of a rectangle are right angles (square corners).
ii. A square has four _____ sides.
Ans: equal
- In a square, every side is the same length.
- Because all sides match, a square fits perfectly inside a rectangle.
iii. A triangle has _____ corners.
Ans: 3
- A triangle is named for its three corners (or vertices).
- Each corner joins two of its three sides.
iv. A circle has no _____ at all.
Ans: corners
- A circle is perfectly round, so it never “turns” to make a corner.
- Instead of sides and corners, it has one smooth curved line all around.
v. A tangram is a puzzle made of _____ different shapes. Ans: 7
- A tangram set has seven flat pieces you can move and turn.
- You can combine those seven pieces to make many pictures and shapes.
Q2: True or False
i. A square is a special type of rectangle.
Ans: True
ii. A triangle has four sides.
Ans: False
A triangle has three sides.
iii. A rectangle has two sides that are shorter and two that are longer.
Ans: True
iv. A circle has corners just like a square.
Ans: False
A circle has no corners.
v. Tangrams are made of seven pieces.
Ans: True
Q3: Match the Shapes with Everyday Objects
Instructions: Draw a line to match each shape on the left with an everyday object on the right.
Ans:
Correct matches of shapes with everyday objects:
Cone → Ice Cream Cone
An ice cream cone is shaped like a cone with a circular base and pointed top.
Circle → Clock
Most wall clocks are round, resembling a circle with no corners.
Rectangle → Door
A door is usually in the shape of a rectangle, with opposite sides equal and four right angles.
Cylinder → Water Bottle
A typical water bottle has a cylindrical shape with a round base and curved sides.
Q4: Find the Shape
i. Which shape has no straight sides and no corners?
Ans: Circle
ii. Which shape has three sides and three corners?
Ans: Triangle
iii. Which shape is a special rectangle with all sides equal?
Ans: Square
iv. Which shape has opposite sides equal and four right angles?
Ans: Rectangle
v. What shape has seven pieces and can be used to make designs?
Ans: Tangram
Q5: Short Answer Questions
i. What is a corner in a shape?
Ans: A corner is where two sides or edges of a shape meet.
ii. How many sides does a triangle have?
iii. What is special about a square compared to a rectangle? Ans: All sides of a square are equal in length.
iv. Can you make different designs using a tangram?
Ans: Yes, you can create many different designs using the seven pieces of a tangram.
v. What shape is a cookie most like? Ans: A circle