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 rectangle has 4 corners.
A rectangle has 4 corners because its 4 sides meet at each corner.
2. A circle has 0 sides.
A circle is perfectly round, so it has no straight sides at all.
3. A hexagon has 6 sides.
The word "hex" means six, so a hexagon always has 6 sides.
4. A square has 4 corners.
A square has 4 corners where its 4 equal sides meet.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A triangle has 4 corners.
True False
False. A triangle has only 3 corners, not 4. Only squares and rectangles have 4 corners.
2. A rectangle has 4 sides.
True False
True. A rectangle has 2 long sides and 2 short sides, making 4 sides total.
3. An oval has 0 corners.
True False
True. An oval is curved all the way around, so it has no corners.