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3D Shapes Pre-Test

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3D Shapes Pre-Test

Answer each question. For multiple-choice questions, choose one answer unless the question says to select all that apply.

Recognising 3D Shapes

1.Which solid has six equal square faces?
  • Sphere
  • Cube
  • Cylinder
  • Cone
2.Which solid has no flat faces, edges or vertices?
  • Cone
  • Cube
  • Sphere
  • Cylinder
3.A tin of baked beans is most like which solid?
  • Cylinder
  • Cube
  • Cone
  • Sphere
4.Which solid has one circular flat face and one vertex?
  • Sphere
  • Cone
  • Cylinder
  • Cube

Faces, Edges and Vertices

5.How many faces does a cube have?
6.How many edges meet or join the faces of a cube?
7.How many vertices does a cube have?
8.Select every solid that has at least one flat face.
  • Cube
  • Sphere
  • Cylinder
  • Cone
9.Which solid can roll smoothly in any direction?
  • Cube
  • Sphere
  • Cylinder
  • Cone
10.Complete the properties of a cylinder: it has flat circular faces and curved surface.

Comparing and Using 3D Shapes

11.Match each solid to the description that best fits it.
  • Cube
  • Sphere
  • Cylinder
  • Cone
  • One continuous curved surface
  • Six equal square faces
  • One circular flat face and a pointed vertex
  • Two circular flat faces and one curved surface
12.Explain one way a cylinder and a cone are different. Include a detail about their faces or vertices.
13.Give one everyday object that is shaped like each solid: cube, sphere, cylinder and cone.
14.Draw a cube. Label one face, one edge and one vertex.

3 printable pages

  • 3D Shapes Pre-Test, page 1 of 3: Recognising 3D Shapes, Faces, Edges and Vertices

    Page 1

  • 3D Shapes Pre-Test, page 2 of 3: Comparing and Using 3D Shapes

    Page 2

  • 3D Shapes Pre-Test, page 3 of 3: 14. Draw a cube. Label one face, one edge and one vertex.

    Page 3

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