Hierarchy of Shapes

I have 4 sides, what am I?

• rectangle

• trapezoid

• all of these

All parallelograms are quadrilaterals.

• True

• False

What is a shape with exactly two sets of parallel sides called?

• trapezoid

• parallelogram

• polygon

• quadrilateral

Which statement is true about a square?

• a quadrilateral with 4 equal sides

• a quadrilateral with 2 sets of parallel lines

• a quadrilateral with 4 right angles

• all statements are true

I am a polygon with congruent sides. Select ALL the answers that are TRUE.

• equilateral triangle

• rhombus

• square

• trapezoid

Rebecca drew a quadrilateral with only ONE PAIR of parallel sides. Which statement is true?

• It must be rectangle.

• It must be a parallelogram.

• It could be a kite.

• It must be a trapezoid.

Jan drew a quadrilateral with TWO pairs of parallel sides. Choose ALL statements that are true?

• It could be a rectangle.

• It could be a square.

• It could be a trapezoid.

• It could be a parallelogram.

Which statement about a rhombus is NEVER true?

• It is also a rectangle.
• It is also a hexagon.
• It is also a square.
• It is also a parallelogram.

Which word DOES NOT describe ALL rectangles.

• all sides are congruent

• quadrilaterals

• parallelogram

• polygon

How are a rhombus and a square alike?

• Both have exactly one pair of parallel sides.
• Both have equal angles.
• Both have equal sides.
• Neither have any sets of parallel sides.