Exploring Symmetry Concepts for 4th Graders

What is a line of symmetry?

• A line that runs parallel to one side of a shape

• A line that makes one side of a shape a mirror image of the other

• A line that connects two corners of a shape

• A line that divides a shape into two unequal parts

Which line is typically used to determine if a shape has a horizontal symmetry?

• Horizontal line

• Diagonal line

• Vertical line

• Curved line

Can a circle have multiple lines of symmetry?

• Yes, it can have infinite lines of symmetry

• No, it can only have one line of symmetry

• Yes, but only four lines of symmetry

• No, circles do not have lines of symmetry

Which shape does not have a line of symmetry?

• Irregular pentagon

• Equilateral triangle

• Circle

• Rectangle

How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

• None

• Two

• Four

• One

What type of line would you use to find symmetry in a parallelogram?

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• None of the above

• Diagonal

How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

• Six

• Three

• One

• Twelve

Which letter can be symmetric when folded vertically?

• T

• L

• X

• P

What is the correct way to determine if an object has a line of symmetry?

• Folding the object to see if one side matches the other

• Measuring the object

• Asking someone else

• Drawing random lines across the object

Which of the following is not a method to explore lines of symmetry?

• Using a horizontal line

• Using a diagonal line

• Using a curved line

• Using a vertical line