Name a shape from its sides
Count the sides and corners and type the shape’s name.
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Ivy thinks: A closed flat shape has 3 straight sides and 3 corners. What is its name?
Answer: triangle
Dara wonders: A closed flat shape has 5 straight sides and 5 corners. What is its name?
Answer: pentagon
Mo thinks: A closed flat shape has 5 straight sides and 5 corners. What is its name?
Answer: pentagon
Tip: Count the sides and corners and type the shape’s name.
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