Symmetry in triangles and patterns

Symmetry is ...

• when it can be folded in half and both sides are exactly the same

• when it can't be folded in half and both sides are not the same

Choose the correct word to describe the shape.

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

Choose the correct word to describe the shape.

• symmetrical

• asymmetrical

Which of these pictures are asymmetrical?

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How many lines of symmetry does the butterfly have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many lines of symmetry are there on an equilateral triangle?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many lines of symmetry are there on an isosceles triangle?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following shapes does not have a line of symmetry?

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If this tile pattern reflected in the mirror line, what colour will the square A be?

• blue

• orange

• green

• purple

If this tile pattern reflected in the mirror line, what colour will the square C be?

• blue

• green

• red

• yellow