Problem Description:
The task is to match the given shapes with their correct names from the provided list of words. The shapes are:
1. A green shape
2. A blue shape
3. A red shape
4. A blue circular shape
5. A purple triangular shape
The words to match are:
- parallelogram
- square
- triangle
- rectangle
- circle
Solution:
#### Step 1: Identify each shape and its properties.
1.
Green Shape: This is a quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides that are equal in length. This matches the definition of a
rectangle.
2.
Blue Shape: This is a quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel but no right angles. This matches the definition of a
parallelogram.
3.
Red Shape: This is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles. This matches the definition of a
square.
4.
Blue Circular Shape: This is a perfectly round shape with all points on its boundary equidistant from the center. This matches the definition of a
circle.
5.
Purple Triangular Shape: This is a three-sided polygon. This matches the definition of a
triangle.
#### Step 2: Match the shapes with the correct words.
- Green Shape →
rectangle
- Blue Shape →
parallelogram
- Red Shape →
square
- Blue Circular Shape →
circle
- Purple Triangular Shape →
triangle
Final Answer:
1. Green Shape:
rectangle
2. Blue Shape:
parallelogram
3. Red Shape:
square
4. Blue Circular Shape:
circle
5. Purple Triangular Shape:
triangle
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ rectangle} \\
2. & \text{ parallelogram} \\
3. & \text{ square} \\
4. & \text{ circle} \\
5. & \text{ triangle}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of shape worksheet year 1.