What is a Parallelogram? | Quadrilaterals | Math with Mr. J

What is a parallelogram?

• A shape with 3 sides

• A quadrilateral with 2 pairs of parallel sides

• A shape with only one pair of parallel sides

• A quadrilateral with all sides equal

In a parallelogram, what is true about its opposite sides?

• They are always different lengths

• They are always perpendicular

• They are parallel and equal in length

• They are never parallel

What is true about the opposite angles in a parallelogram?

• They are always 90 degrees

• They are always different sizes

• They are equal in measure

• They add up to 90 degrees

Which of these shapes is also a parallelogram?

• A triangle

• A square

• A trapezoid

• A pentagon

What is a parallelogram?

• A shape with 3 sides

• A quadrilateral with 2 pairs of parallel sides

• A quadrilateral with only 1 pair of parallel sides

• A shape with all sides equal

Is a square a parallelogram?

• No, because it has 90-degree angles

• Yes, because it has 4 sides

• Yes, because it has 2 pairs of parallel sides

• No, because all its sides are equal

Is a rectangle a parallelogram?

• No, because its opposite sides are equal in length

• Yes, because it has 2 pairs of parallel sides

• No, because it has 4 right angles

• Yes, because it is a quadrilateral

Which of these shapes is NOT a parallelogram?

• A square

• A rectangle

• A trapezoid

• A rhombus