Line of symmetry

What is an example of a shape with one line of symmetry?

• A rectangle has one line of symmetry.

• A circle has infinite lines of symmetry.

• A square has four lines of symmetry.

• A triangle has three lines of symmetry.

What happens if you draw a line through a shape that is not symmetrical?

• The two sides will be identical.

• The two sides will not be identical.

• The shape will change color.

• The shape will become three-dimensional.

How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

Is this a line of symmetry? (show a line dividing a shape)

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only in certain shapes

Which shapes are symmetrical?

• Triangles

• Circles

• Hexagons

• Ovals

How can you find a line of symmetry in a shape?

• You can fold the shape to see if both sides match.

• You can measure the angles of the shape.

• You can count the number of sides of the shape.

• You can draw a circle around the shape.

Is a triangle always symmetrical?

• Yes, all triangles are symmetrical.

• No, only some triangles are symmetrical.

• Only equilateral triangles are symmetrical.

• Triangles are never symmetrical.

What is the line of symmetry for a butterfly?

• The line of symmetry is down the middle of the butterfly.

• The line of symmetry is along the top wing.

• The line of symmetry is at the bottom of the butterfly.

• The line of symmetry is diagonal across the wings.

How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

• 2

• 4

• An infinite number

• 1

What is a line of symmetry?

• A line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

• A line that separates a shape into unequal sections.

• A line that represents the longest side of a shape.

• A line that connects two opposite corners of a shape.