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Introduction to Polygons

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Introduction to Polygons

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which of these is a polygon?

Triangle

Circle

Wavy cloud shape

Oval

2. How many straight sides does a pentagon have?

3

4

5

6

3. Which shape is a quadrilateral?

Rectangle

Triangle

Circle

Star (with points)

4. Which statement is true?

Polygons have only straight sides and are closed shapes.

Polygons can have curved sides.

All polygons are perfectly regular (all sides equal).

A circle is a polygon.

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

5. In one sentence, write the definition of a polygon using the words: straight, sides, closed.
6. Draw and label a triangle and a quadrilateral. Mark the vertices (corners) with dots and count the edges.
7. Name three examples of polygons you can find around school or at home. For each, write the shape type and how many sides it has. (Example: window — rectangle — 4)
8. Explain why a circle is not a polygon. Use the words curve or curved in your answer.

🎨 Part 3: Spot the Polygon (Practical)

9. Choose one object in the classroom (or from the image). Describe its polygon type, state the number of sides and vertices, and draw a small labelled sketch.

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