2D Shapes & Properties — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Shape Names
Trace each shape name. Then write it on the dotted line.
1. vertex
2. edge
3. shape
4. side
5. angle
6. face
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A rectangle has 4 sides.
A rectangle has 4 sides — 2 long sides and 2 short sides.
2. A hexagon has 6 corners.
A hexagon has 6 corners (vertices) and 6 sides.
3. A circle has 0 corners.
A circle has no corners and no sides — it is a perfectly round shape.
4. A hexagon has 6 sides.
A hexagon has 6 sides. Hex means six in Greek.
Part C: True or False?
Circle True or False for each statement.
1. A rectangle has 4 sides.
True False
True. A rectangle has 4 sides — two pairs of equal parallel sides.
2. A hexagon has 5 sides.
True False
False. A hexagon has 6 sides, not 5. A pentagon has 5 sides.
3. A triangle has 3 corners.
True False
True. A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners (vertices).