Let's solve each of the six 2-D shape riddles one by one and determine which shape fits each description. Then, I'll explain what shape should be drawn in each box.
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1. First Box
> "I am a flat shape. I have 3 straight sides and 3 corners."
- A shape with
3 straight sides and
3 corners is a
triangle.
- All triangles have 3 sides and 3 vertices (corners).
✔ Answer: Draw a
triangle.
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2. Second Box
> "I am a flat shape. I have 4 straight sides and 4 corners. All my sides are equal."
- A 4-sided shape with all sides equal and 4 corners is a
square.
- Note: A rhombus also has 4 equal sides, but not necessarily right angles. However, since it’s a basic worksheet, and the description includes "all sides equal" and 4 corners, this is most likely referring to a
square (which has equal sides and right angles).
✔ Answer: Draw a
square.
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3. Third Box
> "I am a flat shape. I have 5 straight sides and 5 corners."
- A shape with 5 straight sides and 5 corners is a
pentagon.
- Regular pentagons have all sides and angles equal, but any 5-sided polygon qualifies.
✔ Answer: Draw a
pentagon.
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4. Fourth Box
> "I am a flat shape. I have 4 straight sides and 4 corners. I have 2 long sides and 2 short sides."
- This describes a
rectangle that is not a square — specifically, a rectangle where opposite sides are equal, but adjacent sides are different lengths.
- The mention of "2 long sides and 2 short sides" rules out a square (where all sides are equal) and points to a
rectangle.
✔ Answer: Draw a
rectangle (not a square).
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5. Fifth Box
> "I am a flat shape. I have 1 curved side and 0 corners."
- A shape with
one curved side and
no corners is a
circle.
- Circles have no straight edges or corners.
✔ Answer: Draw a
circle.
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6. Sixth Box
> "I am a flat shape. I have 6 straight sides and 6 corners."
- A 6-sided flat shape with 6 corners is a
hexagon.
- Regular hexagons have all sides and angles equal, but any 6-sided polygon works here.
✔ Answer: Draw a
hexagon.
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✔ Final Answers:
| Box | Shape to Draw |
|-----|----------------|
| 1 | Triangle |
| 2 | Square |
| 3 | Pentagon |
| 4 | Rectangle |
| 5 | Circle |
| 6 | Hexagon |
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🖼️ How to Draw Them:
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Triangle: Three connected straight lines forming a closed shape.
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Square: Four equal-length sides, all at right angles.
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Pentagon: Five straight sides and five corners (can be regular).
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Rectangle: Four sides with two pairs of equal-length sides (long and short), right angles.
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Circle: Smooth curved line, no corners.
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Hexagon: Six straight sides and six corners (can be regular).
You can now draw these shapes in the corresponding boxes on the worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on shapes for grade 2.
