Let’s go through each shape one by one and match it to the correct name from the list.
The list of names we can use is:
- cuboid
- pyramid
- sphere
- cone
- prism
- cylinder
Now, let’s look at each numbered shape:
1) This is a round ball — like a basketball. That’s called a
sphere.
2) This has a flat circular base and comes to a point on top. That’s a
cone.
3) This shape has two triangular ends and three rectangular sides. It’s a type of
prism (specifically a triangular prism).
4) This is like a can lying on its side — two flat circles and a curved surface. That’s a
cylinder.
5) This has six square or rectangle faces — all angles are right angles. That’s a
cuboid.
6) This has a square base and four triangle sides meeting at a point. That’s a
pyramid.
7) This is standing up — two flat circles and a curved side. Still a
cylinder.
8) This has a square base and four triangle sides — same as #6. That’s a
pyramid.
9) This is a cube with dots — but in 3D shape terms, a cube is also a special kind of
cuboid (all sides equal). So we’ll call it
cuboid.
10) This has two hexagon bases and six rectangle sides. That’s a
prism (hexagonal prism).
11) This has a pentagon base and five triangle sides. That’s still a
pyramid (pentagonal pyramid).
12) This is a box shape — longer than it is tall. All faces are rectangles. That’s a
cuboid.
Wait — let’s double-check if we’re using the words correctly based on what’s expected for 2nd grade.
In many elementary curriculums:
- “Prism” usually refers to shapes with two identical polygon bases and flat sides — so #3 and #10 are prisms.
- “Pyramid” = any shape with a polygon base and triangles going to a point — so #6, #8, #11 are pyramids.
- “Cuboid” = box-shaped, including cubes — so #5, #9, #12 are cuboids.
- “Sphere” = perfectly round — only #1.
- “Cone” = one circle base, pointy top — only #2.
- “Cylinder” = two circle bases, curved side — #4 and #7.
That matches our thinking.
Final check: We have 12 shapes and 6 names — some names will be used more than once. That’s okay!
Here’s the final matching:
1) sphere
2) cone
3) prism
4) cylinder
5) cuboid
6) pyramid
7) cylinder
8) pyramid
9) cuboid
10) prism
11) pyramid
12) cuboid
All matched correctly!
Final Answer:
1) sphere
2) cone
3) prism
4) cylinder
5) cuboid
6) pyramid
7) cylinder
8) pyramid
9) cuboid
10) prism
11) pyramid
12) cuboid
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geometry 3d shapes worksheet.
