Hierarchy of Two Dimensional Shapes

Quadrilaterals can be classified using the graphic organizer shown.Which term best classifies the shapes that belong in the shaded section of the organizer?

• Parallelogram

• Polygon

• Pentagon

• None of these

Which shapes appear to be classified correctly?

• Shapes 1 and 3 only

• Shapes 2 and 4

• Shapes 1, 2, and 3

• Shapes 1,3, and 4

Nathan built the hanging mobile shown in the picture to show some relationships among shapes. Which shape goes in the empty box in order to complete Nathan’s mobile?

• Trapezoid

• Rhombus

• Triangle

• Quadrilateral

In the diagram shown each circle represents a group of polygons. If a polygon belongs in a circle, it also belongs in any larger circle. Which kind of polygon belongs in the shaded circle?

• Trapezoids

• Squares

• Pentagons

• Rhombuses

Which of the following is a characteristic of all shapes in the hierarchy of quadrilaterals?

• They have at least one pair of parallel sides.

• They have four sides.

• They have equal sides.

• They have one right angle.

Which of the following organizers shows the progression of quadrilaterals from least specific to most specific in regards to their attributes and properties?

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This graphic organizer is being used to classify triangles based on their angle measures or side lengths. Which list shows all of the ways this triangle could be classified?

• Acute only

• Equilateral only

• Acute and isosceles only

• Acute, isosceles, and equilateral only

Elizabeth is making a mobile that lists quadrilaterals. What is the name of the subset of quadrilaterals missing from Elizabeth’s mobile?

• Hexagon

• Triangle

• Parallelogram

• Triangle

Which shape is NOT sorted correctly in the graphic organizer?

• Circle

• Pentagon

• Quadrilateral

• Triangle

The graphic organizer shown can be used to classify triangles. Which triangle can be classified as scalene?

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