Geometric Constructions

Which of the following constructions is illustrated?

• An angle is congruent to a given angle

• The bisector of a given angle

• The bisector of a given segment

• The perpendicular bisector of a given segment.

In the image, line RS is _______ to line JQ.

• parallel
• congruent
• similar
• perpendicular

Suppose we wish to construct a perpendicular bisector of line segment EF. We can correctly begin by placing the compass point on E and marking off the distance to which point?

• A
• B
• C
• D

When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:

• Draw an arc above point A
• Measure the length of segment AB
• Draw an arc between point A and point B
• Measure half the length of line segment AB

Name the construction.

• Angle bisector
• Di-sect an angle
• Copy an angle
• Vertical angles

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What kind of intersecting lines are these?

• Parallel Lines
• Perpendicular Lines
• Right Lines
• Scalene Lines

Name the pictured construction.

• Circled Hexagon
• Hexagon Inscribed in a Circle
• Square Inscribed in a Circle
• Triangle Inscribed in a Circle

Line segment AB is shown in the diagram. Which two sets of construction marks, labeled I, II , III, and IV,are part of the construction of the perpendicular bisector of line segment AB?

• I and II
• I and III
• II and III
• II and IV

Based on the construction, which statement must be true?

• A
• B
• C
• D

This is a picture of ___________.

• Chord
• Diameter
• Radius
• Inscribed Angle