Sure! Let’s go through each 2-D shape one by one and identify its name and number of sides.
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1. First Shape (Top):
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Shape: A square — all sides equal, all angles 90 degrees.
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Name: Square
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Number of sides: 4
✔ *Explanation:* A square is a quadrilateral with four equal straight sides and four right angles.
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2. Second Shape:
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Shape: A triangle — three straight sides forming a closed figure.
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Name: Triangle
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Number of sides: 3
✔ *Explanation:* All triangles have exactly three sides and three angles. This one looks like an equilateral triangle, but regardless of type, it always has 3 sides.
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3. Third Shape:
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Shape: A circle — perfectly round, no corners or straight edges.
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Name: Circle
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Number of sides: 0 (or sometimes described as having 1 curved side — but in primary school math, we usually say “0 sides”)
✔ *Explanation:* In early geometry, a circle is taught as having
no sides because sides are defined as straight line segments. A circle is made of one continuous curved line, so it doesn’t have any straight sides.
> 💡 *Note for teachers/parents:* Some curricula may say a circle has “1 side” if they count the curved boundary as a “side.” But for this level (primary),
“0 sides” is the standard answer expected.
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4. Fourth Shape (Bottom):
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Shape: A rectangle — four sides, opposite sides equal, all angles 90 degrees.
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Name: Rectangle
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Number of sides: 4
✔ *Explanation:* Like a square, a rectangle has four straight sides, but only opposite sides are equal in length.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Name: Square
Number of sides: 4
2.
Name: Triangle
Number of sides: 3
3.
Name: Circle
Number of sides: 0
4.
Name: Rectangle
Number of sides: 4
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2 dimensional shapes worksheet.
