Winter - Early Finishers 1st Grade - Math - Composing Shapes - Making Shapes - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The worksheet is divided into two sections: 2D Shapes and 3D Shapes. The task involves identifying and matching shapes based on their composition.

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Section 1: 2D Shapes

#### Task:
Color the shape that is made by adding the given shapes together.

#### Explanation:
For each row, two shapes are provided on the left. The goal is to determine which of the three shapes on the right can be formed by combining the two shapes on the left.

#### Solution:
1. Row 1:
- Shapes: Square + Square
- Possible combinations:
- Rectangle (two squares side by side)
- Larger square (two squares stacked)
- Correct answer: Rectangle

2. Row 2:
- Shapes: Triangle + Triangle
- Possible combinations:
- Parallelogram (two triangles joined at their bases)
- Rhombus (two equilateral triangles joined at their sides)
- Correct answer: Parallelogram

3. Row 3:
- Shapes: Trapezoid + Trapezoid
- Possible combinations:
- Hexagon (two trapezoids joined along their parallel sides)
- Irregular quadrilateral (other configurations)
- Correct answer: Hexagon

4. Row 4:
- Shapes: Parallelogram + Parallelogram
- Possible combinations:
- Larger parallelogram (two parallelograms joined along their sides)
- Irregular quadrilateral (other configurations)
- Correct answer: Larger parallelogram

#### Final Answer for 2D Shapes:
- Row 1: Rectangle
- Row 2: Parallelogram
- Row 3: Hexagon
- Row 4: Larger parallelogram

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Section 2: 3D Shapes

#### Task:
Match the objects to the 3D shapes they would create.

#### Explanation:
For each pair of objects on the left, determine the 3D shape that would result from combining them. Then, match this shape to one of the 3D shapes shown on the right.

#### Solution:
1. Pair 1:
- Objects: Christmas ornament (sphere) + Block (cube)
- Combined shape: Sphere on top of a cube
- Match: Sphere on top of a cube

2. Pair 2:
- Objects: Soda can (cylinder) + Box (rectangular prism)
- Combined shape: Cylinder on top of a rectangular prism
- Match: Cylinder on top of a rectangular prism

3. Pair 3:
- Objects: Rubik's cube (cube) + Traffic cone (cone)
- Combined shape: Cube with a cone on top
- Match: Cube with a cone on top

4. Pair 4:
- Objects: Party hat (cone) + Tissue box (rectangular prism)
- Combined shape: Cone on top of a rectangular prism
- Match: Cone on top of a rectangular prism

5. Pair 5:
- Objects: Jar (cylinder) + Ice cream cone (cone)
- Combined shape: Cylinder with a cone on top
- Match: Cylinder with a cone on top

#### Final Answer for 3D Shapes:
- Pair 1: Sphere on top of a cube
- Pair 2: Cylinder on top of a rectangular prism
- Pair 3: Cube with a cone on top
- Pair 4: Cone on top of a rectangular prism
- Pair 5: Cylinder with a cone on top

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Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\text{2D Shapes: Rectangle, Parallelogram, Hexagon, Larger parallelogram} \\
\text{3D Shapes: Sphere on top of a cube, Cylinder on top of a rectangular prism, Cube with a cone on top, Cone on top of a rectangular prism, Cylinder with a cone on top}
}
\]