Shapes

14 Grade 2 Mathematics questions on Shapes, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

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   How many sides does a rectangle have?

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2. Question 2

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   Name a round shape that has no corners.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   How many sides does a triangle have?

   A. $4$

   B. $2$

   C. $5$

   D. $3$

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   D. $3$ — 'tri' means three, so a triangle has three sides. A is a rectangle's or square's answer.

4. Question 4

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   A triangle has $3$ sides and a square has $4$ sides. How many sides do they have altogether?

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which shape has no corners?

   A. Circle

   B. Rectangle

   C. Triangle

   D. Square

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   A. Circle — a circle curves smoothly all the way round with no corners. The others are made of straight sides that meet.

6. Question 6

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   Name the shape that has $3$ sides and $3$ corners.

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7. Question 7

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   How many sides does a square have?

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of these is a flat (2D) shape?

   A. Ball

   B. Box

   C. Tin

   D. Circle

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   D. Circle — a circle is flat, so it is 2D. A ball, a box and a tin are solid objects that take up space.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which shape has all its sides equal in length?

   A. Circle

   B. Square

   C. Triangle

   D. Rectangle

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   B. Square — a square's four sides are all the same length. A rectangle has two long and two short sides, so only its opposite sides match.

10. Question 10

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    Name a shape that has 3 sides.

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11. Question 11

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    Name the shape of an egg.

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12. Question 12

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    Which shape is round like the face of a coin?

    A. Circle

    B. Rectangle

    C. Triangle

    D. Square

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13. Question 13

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    How many corners does a square have?

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14. Question 14

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    How many corners does a rectangle have?

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