Polygons

This polygon is a...

• hexagon

• pentagon

• octagon

Answer explanation

The polygon has six sides, which defines it as a hexagon. A pentagon has five sides, and an octagon has eight sides, making hexagon the correct choice.

 What is the name of this polygon?

• a pentagon

• a quadrilateral

• an octagon

• a triangle

Answer explanation

An octagon is a polygon with eight sides. The other options are incorrect as a pentagon has five sides, a quadrilateral has four sides, and a triangle has three sides. Therefore, the correct answer is 'an octagon'.

This polygon is a...

• triangle

• heptagon

• pentagon

• decagon

Answer explanation

A pentagon is a polygon with five sides. The other options are incorrect: a triangle has three sides, a heptagon has seven, and a decagon has ten. Therefore, the correct answer is pentagon.

Is this a polygon?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

A polygon is defined as a closed figure with straight sides. Since the answer is 'No', it indicates that the shape in question does not meet the criteria of having straight sides or being closed.

Is this shape a POLYGON?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The shape is not a polygon because it does not meet the criteria of having at least three straight sides and angles. Therefore, the correct answer is No.

Is this a polygon?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

A polygon is defined as a closed figure with straight sides. Since the answer is 'No', it indicates that the shape in question does not meet the criteria to be classified as a polygon.

Is this a polygon?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes, it is a polygon because a polygon is defined as a closed figure with three or more straight sides. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Yes'.

Is this shape a POLYGON?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The shape is not a polygon because it does not meet the criteria of having at least three straight sides and angles. Therefore, the correct answer is No.