Let’s go through each polygon one by one.
We need to decide if each shape is
regular or
irregular.
Remember:
- A
regular polygon has all sides equal AND all angles equal.
- An
irregular polygon does NOT have all sides equal OR all angles equal (or both).
Now let’s check each:
1. This shape has 5 sides, but the sides are not all the same length — some are longer, some shorter. Also, the angles look different. →
Irregular
2. This looks like a zigzag triangle — it’s concave and clearly not symmetrical. Sides and angles are unequal. →
Irregular
3. Another weird-shaped pentagon — sides are different lengths, angles too. →
Irregular
4. This is a pentagon that looks symmetric. All sides appear equal, and all angles look the same. →
Regular
5. This shape has a “dent” in it — it’s concave. Even if some sides were equal, the angles aren’t. Definitely not regular. →
Irregular
6. This is a quadrilateral, but it’s tilted and sides don’t look equal. Angles also seem different. →
Irregular
7. This is a diamond shape — actually a square rotated! All sides equal, all angles 90°. →
Regular
8. This is a parallelogram — opposite sides equal, but adjacent sides may not be. Angles are not all equal (two acute, two obtuse). So not regular. →
Irregular
Final Answer:
1. Irregular
2. Irregular
3. Irregular
4. Regular
5. Irregular
6. Irregular
7. Regular
8. Irregular
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of polygon worksheet 4th grade.