Classifying Parallelograms

Front

What is a parallelogram?

Back

A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

Front

True or False: A trapezoid is a parallelogram.

Back

False

Front

What are the properties of a parallelogram?

Back

Opposite sides are equal, opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals bisect each other.

Front

Is a rectangle a type of parallelogram?

Back

Yes, a rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.

Front

Is a rhombus a type of parallelogram?

Back

Yes, a rhombus is a parallelogram with all sides equal in length.

Front

What is the most specific name for a parallelogram with opposite angles congruent and perpendicular diagonals?

Back

Rhombus

Front

What is the most specific name for a quadrilateral with four right angles?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the most specific name for a quadrilateral with all sides equal and all angles right?

Back

Square

Front

If a parallelogram has one right angle, what can be said about its other angles?

Back

All angles are right angles.

Front

What is the relationship between the diagonals of a parallelogram?

Back

The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.