Shapes: Learn and Master the Basics of Shape in Art for Fifth Graders

Question 1

What is the definition of shape in art?

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A 2D area enclosed by a line

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An object with 3D dimensions

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A color or pattern

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A curved or straight line

Question 2

Which of these is an example of a regular shape?

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Circle

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Oval

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Heart

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Crescent

Question 3

Which famous artist is renowned for their use of geometric shapes in paintings?

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 4

Which profession involves using shapes in practical applications?

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Architect

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Musician

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Doctor

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Teacher

Question 5

Which shape is three-dimensional, unlike the others?

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Cube

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 6

What key feature do symmetrical shapes have?

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Equal parts on both sides

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Always round in shape

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Sharp corners

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Three-dimensional structure

Question 7

A circle is a two-dimensional shape with no sides. Which of these is another characteristic of a circle?

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Has curved edges

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Has straight lines

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Has sharp corners

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Has equal sides

Question 8

When you draw a shape by connecting a series of points, what is the process called?

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Sketching

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Tracing

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Shading

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Printing

Question 9

A traffic sign shaped like an octagon is a type of:

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Polygon

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Trapezoid

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Rhombus

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Oval

Question 10

A shape with 6 sides and 6 vertices is called a:

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Hexagon

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Heptagon

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Octagon

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Nonagon

Question 11

The point where two or more lines meet is called a:

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Vertex

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Edge

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Face

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Corner

Question 12

When two circles of the same size overlap, the shape formed is called a:

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Venn diagram

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Ellipse

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Oval

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Crescent

Question 13

Which of these shapes has the most sides?

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Hexagon

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Triangle

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Rectangle

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Pentagon

Question 14

What is the difference between a regular and irregular shape?

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Regular shapes have equal sides and equal angles, while irregular shapes do not.

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Regular shapes are named according to the number of sides, while irregular shapes are not.

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Irregular shapes are symmetrical, while regular shapes are not.

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a composite shape?

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Shape made by combining a triangle and a rectangle

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 16

What is the technique used to draw a shape by connecting a series of points?

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Contour drawing

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Shading

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Stippling

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Cross-hatching

Question 17

Which art style is known for its use of geometric shapes?

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Cubism

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Impressionism

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Surrealism

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Abstract Expressionism

Question 18

Which shape has four equal sides and four right angles?

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Square

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Rectangle

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Triangle

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Circle

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a basic shape in geometry?

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Heart

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 20

How many sides does a pentagon have?

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5

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3

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4

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6

Question 21

Which tool can be used to draw curved lines?

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Compass

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Straight edge

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Protractor

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Ruler

Question 22

What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = (length x width)

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Area = (base x height) / 2

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Area = radius^2 x π

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Area = (base x height) x 3

Question 23

How can you create a design that looks the same on both sides?

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By making it symmetrical

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By using a grid

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By using a compass

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By using a ruler

Question 24

Which of these is NOT an element of art?

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Creativity

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Shape

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Color

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Line

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organic shape?

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It has sharp angles.

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It is free-flowing.

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It is not symmetrical.

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It has curved lines.

Question 26

Which part of a composition is considered positive space?

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The main subject itself

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The area around the main subject

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The background

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The empty spaces

Question 27

What is the technique used to create the illusion of depth in a two-dimensional artwork called?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Color mixing

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Texturing

Question 28

Which of the following is a regular polygon?

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Square

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Triangle

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Oval

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Trapezoid

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a type of symmetry?

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Asymmetrical

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Bilateral

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Radial

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Rotational

Question 30

What is the name of the line that divides a shape into two equal halves?

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Axis of symmetry

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Median

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Perpendicular

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Diameter

Question 31

Which of the following **is not** a basic shape?

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Star

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 32

Which shape has no sides or corners?

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Circle

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Square

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Rectangle

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Triangle

Question 33

How many sides does a hexagon have?

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6

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4

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8

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10

Question 34

Which of the following is a three-dimensional shape?

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Sphere

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Circle

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Square

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Rectangle

Question 35

What is the name of the element of art that refers to the arrangement of shapes in a composition?

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Composition

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Shape

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Form

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Color

Question 36

What is the technique of cutting and pasting different shapes to create an image called?

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Collage

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Origami

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Sculpture

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Painting

Question 37

Which shape is not a basic shape?

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Heart

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Triangle

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Circle

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Square

Question 38

What is the name of the shape with four equal sides and four right angles?

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Square

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Rectangle

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Rhombus

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Trapezoid

Question 39

Which of the following shapes has three dimensions?

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Sphere

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Circle

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Rectangle

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Triangle

Question 40

What is the shape with two parallel sides and two non-parallel sides called?

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Trapezoid

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Rectangle

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Rhombus

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Square

Question 41

What shape has four equal sides but no right angles?

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Rhombus

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Rectangle

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Parallelogram

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Square

Question 42

What is the shape with three sides and three corners?

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Triangle

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Rectangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 43

Which property describes a circle?

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Does not have corners

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Has four sides

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Has two parallel sides

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Has right angles

Question 44

What is the shape with two equal sides and the other two different?

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Isosceles triangle

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Scalene triangle

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Right triangle

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Equilateral triangle

Question 45

Which of the following shapes has four equal sides?

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Square

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Triangle

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Circle

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Rectangle

Question 46

What is the name of the shape that has three sides?

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Triangle

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Circle

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Rectangle

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Square

Question 47

Which shape has no sides?

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Circle

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Rectangle

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Square

Question 48

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Length × Width

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Length ÷ Width

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Length - Width

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Length + Width

Question 49

Which of the following shapes is a three-dimensional shape?

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Sphere

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 50

What is the name of the curved line that forms the edge of a circle?

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Circumference

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Arc

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Radius

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Diameter

Question 51

Which of the following shapes is symmetrical?

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 52

What is the name of the angle that measures 180 degrees?

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Straight angle

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Obtuse angle

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Right angle

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Acute angle

Question 53

Which of the following shapes can be tessellated?

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Square

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Rectangle

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Triangle

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Circle

Question 54

What is the name of the tool used to measure angles?

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Protractor

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Ruler

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Compass

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Tape measure