Hierarchy of Quadrilaterals

Using this hierarchy of two dimensional figures, determine which of the following labels can be given to the shape below. Select three that apply.

• paralellogram

• rectangle

• quadrilateral

• polygon

• trapezoid

Which diagram accurately classifies quadrilaterals in a hierarchy based on properties?

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Gabe creates the hierarchy of shapes in the diagram. Mrs. Panera tells Gabe he makes mistake.

What can Gabe do to fix his mistake?

• Switch square with rectangle.

• Switch square with rhombus.

• Switch rhombus with rectangle.

• Switch rhombus with parallelogram.

Travis draws a hierarchy of shapes. Josie studies the hierarchy and tells Travis he made a mistake. About which mistake could Josie tell Travis?

• A kite is not always a trapezoid.

• A parallelogram is not always a quadrilateral.

• A rectangle is not always a parallelogram.

• A square is not always a rectangle.

A student is creating a hierarchy diagram, as shown. Unfortunately, the teacher says the diagram is incorrect. Relabel the diagram correctly.

b

c

d

e

a

rectangle

square

polygon

quadrilateral

rhombus

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Look at the hierarchy. Which figure can be placed below the rectangle?

c

square

trapezoid

triangle

rhombus

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Look at the hierarchy. Which figure can be placed below the rectangle in this hierarchy?

• rhombus

• trapezoid

• square

• triangle

Label the hierarchy diagram.

a

b

c

square

rectangle

parallelogram

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Study the hierarchy of shapes.

Which shape can be used to complete the hierarchy correctly?

• kite

• square

• parallelogram

• trapezoid

John is given the hierarchy diagram shown.

Which figure would complete this hierarchy diagram?

• Triangles

• Quadrilaterals

• Circles

• Squares