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2D and 3D Shapes Quiz

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2D and 3D Shapes Quiz

Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question. For select-all questions, tick every suitable option. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Multiple Choice

1.Which shape has four sides of equal length and four right angles?
  • Rectangle
  • Square
  • Triangle
  • Pentagon
2.How many flat faces does a cube have?
  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
  • 12
3.Which choice is a flat, 2D shape?
  • Cylinder
  • Sphere
  • Pentagon
  • Cone
4.How many sides and vertices does a triangle have?
  • 3 sides and 3 vertices
  • 3 sides and 4 vertices
  • 4 sides and 3 vertices
  • 2 sides and 3 vertices
5.Which 3D shape has a curved surface all the way around and can roll in any direction?
  • Cube
  • Rectangular prism
  • Sphere
  • Square pyramid
6.A hexagon is a 2D shape. How many sides does it have?
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
7.Which shape has exactly one curved surface and no flat faces?
  • Cone
  • Sphere
  • Cylinder
  • Cube

Short Answers and Shape Properties

8.Write two properties that every square has.
9.Complete the statements about a cylinder: It has flat faces and curved surface. The two flat faces are called its .
10.Tick all the 3D shapes that could be used to make parts of a model house. A shape may be used for a sensible building feature.
  • Rectangular prism for the walls
  • Triangular prism for a roof
  • Sphere for the walls
  • Cylinder for pillars
11.Describe one way a 2D shape is different from a 3D shape.

Match Each Solid to Its Description

Write the correct letter next to each shape.

12.Match each 3D shape with its description.
  • Cube
  • Cone
  • Cylinder
  • Rectangular prism
  • C. Two circular flat faces and one curved surface
  • A. One curved surface and one circular flat face
  • B. Six square flat faces
  • D. Six rectangular flat faces, with at least one face that is not a square

Draw and Identify

13.Draw a 2D shape with five sides, then write its name.

3 printable pages

  • 2D and 3D Shapes Quiz, page 1 of 3: Multiple Choice

    Page 1

  • 2D and 3D Shapes Quiz, page 2 of 3: Short Answers and Shape Properties, Match Each Solid to Its Description

    Page 2

  • 2D and 3D Shapes Quiz, page 3 of 3: Draw and Identify

    Page 3

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