Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a shape with four sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral with all sides equal and all angles 90 degrees.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and all angles 90 degrees.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal but angles are not necessarily 90 degrees.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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Can a square be called a rectangle?

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Yes, a square is a special type of rectangle.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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Can a rectangle be a rhombus?

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No, a rectangle cannot be a rhombus because a rhombus has all sides equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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Which quadrilateral has no parallel sides?

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A trapezoid can have no parallel sides.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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Can a trapezoid be called a parallelogram?

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No, a trapezoid cannot be called a parallelogram.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4