Identifying Polygons

Which of these figures are considered polygons?

• a, b, c, d

• b, d, e, f

• a, b, c

• a, e, f

• Quadrilateral

• Hexagon

• Pentagon

• Octagon

• hexagon

• pentagon

• trapezoid

• octagon

A polygon is...

• A shape with straight sides that meet at angles

• A shape with at least 5 sides

• A shape that has curved edges

• A shape that has 4 sides or more

A closed figure with three or more straight sides.

Examples: triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon​ (a)  

• polygon

• edge

• vertices

• quadrilateral

• parallel

• base

Is this a polygon?

• Yes

• No

What is the name of a four-sided polygon?

• Triangle

• Quadrilateral

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

Answer explanation

A four-sided polygon is called a Quadrilateral, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the name of this polygon?

• pentagon

• quadrilateral

• octagon

• triangle

A polygon has to have

• at least two sides

• at least three sides

• four or more sides

• no sides

• quadrilateral

• triangle

• hexagon

• heptagon