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Name the 3D Shape Geometry

Anthony Clark

Created by Anthony Clark

20 questions

2nd Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

Name the 3D Shape Geometry is a Grade 2 mathematics worksheet that helps students identify and describe common solid figures. Across 20 questions, students recognize cones, cubes, pyramids, prisms, cylinders, spheres, and rectangular prisms; distinguish 3D shapes from 2D shapes; and use attributes such as faces, edges, and vertices to identify a solid. The worksheet combines 16 multiple-choice questions with dropdown responses, image labeling, and drag-and-drop activities. Students apply shape vocabulary in several ways, including naming pictured figures, labeling multiple solids, selecting the number of faces or edges, and matching a shape with its defining properties. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key and is designed for Grade 2 geometry practice, review, or a quick check of students’ understanding of 3D shapes.

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Name the 3D Shape Geometry

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is this shape?

What is this shape?

a)

cone

b)

cube

c)

pyramid

d)

sphere

2.
A solid figure with 6 flat surfaces, all of the faces are squares

A solid figure with 6 flat surfaces, all of the faces are squares

a)

cube

b)

rectangular prism

c)

triangular prism

d)

square based pyramid

3.
How many faces does the shape below have?

How many faces does the shape below have?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

4.
What is this shape called?

What is this shape called?

a)

triangular prism

b)

rectangle

c)

rectangular prism

d)

square

5.
What is this Shape?​ ​ .

What is this Shape?​ ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Sphere

Square

Rectangle

Cylinder

Triangle

Cone

6.

Correctly label each 3d figure shown in the picture.

a)

cone

b)

cylinder

c)

prism

d)

pyramid

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
7.
Sam is studying a 3D shape. Sam's shape has ​ ​ faces. Sam's shape has ​ verticies. Sam's shape has ​ edges.

Sam is studying a 3D shape. Sam's shape has ​ ​ (a)   faces. Sam's shape has ​ (b)   verticies. Sam's shape has ​ (c)   edges.

Choose from the below words

6

8

12

8.

3D = ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

cuboid

hexagon

triangle

9.
What shape is this?

What shape is this?

a)

Cube

b)

Triangular Prism

c)

Rectangular Pyramid

d)

Cone

10.

I have 0 flat surfaces, 0 vertices, and 0 edges. Which solid figure am I?

a)

Cylinder

b)

Cone

c)

Sphere

d)

Cube

11.
How many edges does the shape below have?

How many edges does the shape below have?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

4

d)

12

12.
What is this shape?

What is this shape?

a)

pyramid

b)

cube

c)

triangular prism

d)

sphere

13.
What shape is this?

What shape is this?

a)

Cone

b)

Cylinder

c)

Cube

d)

Sphere

14.
How many faces?

How many faces?

a)

10 faces

b)

4 faces

c)

5 faces

d)

6 faces

15.

Which shape is 3-D?

a)

circle

b)

rectangle

c)

cube

d)

square

16.
Name this 3D shape:

Name this 3D shape: 

a)

square

b)

diamond

c)

cube

d)

rectangle

17.

Name a 3D shape that has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges. 

a)

cylinder

b)

cube

c)

square

d)

pyramid

18.
How many faces does this shape have?

How many faces does this shape have?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

19.
What is this shape called?

What is this shape called?

a)

Cube

b)

Cone

c)

Sphere

d)

Rectangular Prism

20.
How many edges does a triangular prism have?

How many edges does a triangular prism have?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

WaygroundAnswer Key

Name the 3D Shape Geometry

Total questions: 20

1.
a)

cone

2.
a)

cube

3.
c)

6

4.
c)

rectangular prism

5.

Sphere

6.
c
d
b
a
7.

6

,

8

,

12

8.

cuboid

9.
b)

Triangular Prism

10.
c)

Sphere

11.
d)

12

12.
a)

pyramid

13.
c)

Cube

14.
c)

5 faces

15.
c)

cube

16.
c)

cube

17.
b)

cube

18.
c)

6

19.
a)

Cube

20.
d)

9

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What does the Name the 3D Shape Geometry worksheet cover?

This Grade 2 worksheet practices identifying common 3D shapes and describing them by their faces, edges, and vertices. Its 20 items use multiple choice, dropdowns, image labeling, and drag-and-drop tasks, so students name solids such as cubes, cones, pyramids, prisms, and spheres while applying their defining attributes.

How can I use this worksheet to teach 3D shape names and attributes?

Introduce the solid figures before assigning the worksheet, then have students explain how they used visible features to choose each name or count faces, edges, and vertices. Pause at the labeling and attribute items to compare solids such as a cube, rectangular prism, triangular prism, cone, and pyramid, and ask students to justify why a circle, square, or rectangle is not a 3D shape.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this 3D shapes worksheet?

Students may confuse faces, edges, and vertices, especially when answering the items that ask for counts rather than names. Watch for students choosing a 2D shape instead of a solid, mixing up a cube and rectangular prism, or confusing a triangular prism with a pyramid. The sphere item also checks whether students recognize that it has no flat surfaces, edges, or vertices.

How do I assign and grade this 3D shape worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support classrooms that are reducing screen time while students practice naming and describing solids.

How can I differentiate this 3D shape worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size for the shape-identification choices, attribute questions, and labeling directions. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, helping students access the vocabulary used for faces, edges, vertices, and solid figures.

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