Exploring Quadrilaterals

What is a quadrilateral?

• A quadrilateral is a three-sided shape.

• A quadrilateral is a five-sided figure.

• A quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon.

• A quadrilateral is a type of triangle.

Name the four types of quadrilaterals.

• Square, Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezoid

• Circle

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

What is a rectangle?

• A rectangle is a quadrilateral with all sides equal.

• A rectangle is a three-sided polygon.

• A rectangle is a shape with no sides.

• A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and four right angles.

What are the properties of a square?

• A square has four equal sides, four right angles, equal diagonals that bisect each other, and opposite sides that are parallel.

• A square has curved sides and no angles.

• A square has only two right angles and two obtuse angles.

• A square has three equal sides and one unequal side.

How many sides does a trapezoid have?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the difference between a rhombus and a rectangle?

• A rhombus has all sides equal; a rectangle has opposite sides equal and right angles.

• A rhombus has right angles; a rectangle has all sides equal.

• A rhombus has opposite sides equal; a rectangle has all angles acute.

• A rhombus can be a rectangle; a rectangle cannot be a rhombus.

Can a quadrilateral have all equal sides?

• No, a quadrilateral cannot have all equal sides.

• A quadrilateral can only have two equal sides.

• All quadrilaterals must have different side lengths.

• Yes, a quadrilateral can have all equal sides.

What is a parallelogram?

• A parallelogram is a shape with four sides of different lengths.

• A parallelogram is a triangle with equal sides.

• A parallelogram is a polygon with no parallel sides.

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

How do you identify a kite?

• A kite is a type of bird known for its soaring flight.

• A kite has two pairs of equal opposite sides and parallel diagonals.

• A kite has two pairs of equal adjacent sides and intersecting diagonals at right angles.

• A kite has four equal sides and no right angles.

What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

• 270 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 90 degrees