Understanding symmetry

How many lines of symmetry does this shape have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many lines of symmetry does the star have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Answer explanation

Which diagram shows a dotted line that is not a line of symmetry?

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How many lines of symmetry does a hexagon have?

• 6

• 4

• 8

• 0

Does the dashed line show a line of symmetry?

• No

• yes

Use the image to answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

How many lines of symmetry does this shape have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many lines of symmetry does this kite shape have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 0

Number of lines of symmetry

what is a line of symmetry

• an imaginary line where you can fold the image and both sides will match

• an imaginary line where you can fold the image and both sides will be different