2D Shapes & Properties — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. circle
2. square
3. side
4. corner
5. oval
6. shape
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A circle has 0 corners.
A circle is round and smooth, so it has no corners at all.
2. A triangle has 3 sides.
Count the straight lines on a triangle: there are 3 sides.
3. A square has 4 sides.
A square has 4 straight sides that are all the same length.
4. An oval looks like a stretched circle.
An oval has the same round shape as a circle, but it is longer in one direction.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A square has 4 equal sides.
True False
True. All 4 sides of a square are the same length, so they are equal.
2. A circle has 3 corners.
True False
False. A circle is round and smooth, so it has 0 corners, not 3.
3. A triangle has 3 sides.
True False
True. If you count the straight lines on a triangle, you will find exactly 3.