2D and 3D shapes (Year 1)

Name flat shapes like squares and circles. Name solid shapes like cubes and spheres.

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Which shape has 3 sides? A) Square B) Triangle C) Circle D) Rectangle
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Which shape has 4 equal sides? A) Triangle B) Circle C) Square D) Rectangle
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Which shape is round with no sides? A) Square B) Circle C) Triangle D) Rectangle
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Which shape has 3 sides? A) Square B) Triangle C) Circle D) Rectangle
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A shape with 4 sides, 2 long and 2 short, is called a ___. A shape with 4 sides, 2 long and 2 short = ___
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Match each shape to its number of sides. Match each item on the left to one on the right. Left: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle Right: 3 sides, 4 equal sides, no sides, 4 sides (2 long, 2 short)
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Which 3D shape is like a dice? A) Sphere B) Cube C) Cone D) Cylinder
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True or false? A cylinder has 2 circle faces. A) True B) False
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A shape with a circle base and a pointy top is a ___. Circle base, pointy top = ___
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Which 3D shape has 6 rectangle faces? A) Cube B) Cuboid C) Sphere D) Cone
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Answer key

2D and 3D shapes (Year 1) · for parents and teachers

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Triangle
A triangle has 3 sides.
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Square
A square has 4 sides that are all the same length.
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Circle
A circle is round and has no straight sides.
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Triangle
A triangle has 3 sides.
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rectangle
A rectangle has 4 sides: 2 long and 2 short.
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Triangle → 3 sides; Square → 4 equal sides; Circle → no sides; Rectangle → 4 sides (2 long, 2 short)
Triangle = 3, Square = 4 equal, Rectangle = 4 (2 long 2 short), Circle = no sides.
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Cube
A cube has 6 square faces, just like a dice.
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True
Yes! A cylinder has 2 circle faces (top and bottom) and a curved side.
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cone
A cone has a circle base and one pointy top.
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Cuboid
A cuboid has 6 rectangle faces, like a cereal box or a brick.