SSAT Elementary Level Math : Plane Geometry

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #81 : Plane Geometry

Why is this shape a heptagon? 

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Possible Answers:

Because it is an open shape

Because it has \(\displaystyle 8\) sides

Because its blue

Because it has \(\displaystyle 7\) sides

Because it has \(\displaystyle 6\) sides

Correct answer:

Because it has \(\displaystyle 7\) sides

Explanation:

A heptagon has \(\displaystyle 7\) sides.

Example Question #5 : Defining Versus Non Defining Attributes: Ccss.Math.Content.1.G.A.1

Why is this shape a hexagon?

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Possible Answers:

Because it has \(\displaystyle 7\) sides

Because it has more sides than a pentagon

Because it has \(\displaystyle 6\) sides 

Because it has \(\displaystyle 5\) sides

Because it is blue

Correct answer:

Because it has \(\displaystyle 6\) sides 

Explanation:

A hexagon has \(\displaystyle 6\) sides.

Example Question #6 : Defining Versus Non Defining Attributes: Ccss.Math.Content.1.G.A.1

Why is this shape a pentagon? 

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Possible Answers:

Becuase it has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides

Because it is blue

Because it has more sides than a square

Because it has \(\displaystyle 6\) sides

Because it has \(\displaystyle 5\) sides

Correct answer:

Because it has \(\displaystyle 5\) sides

Explanation:

A pentagon has \(\displaystyle 5\) sides.

Example Question #82 : Plane Geometry

Why is this shape a trapezoid?

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Possible Answers:

Because it is blue 

Because it has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides and one set of parallel lines

Because it has \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides

Because it has \(\displaystyle 5\) sides 

Because it looks like a roof

Correct answer:

Because it has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides and one set of parallel lines

Explanation:

A trapezoid has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides, and only one set of parallel lines.

Example Question #83 : Plane Geometry

Why is this shape NOT a square?

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Possible Answers:

Because it is blue

Because it does not have \(\displaystyle 3\) sides

Because it is flat

Because it does not have \(\displaystyle 5\) sides

Because it does not have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides

 

Correct answer:

Because it does not have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides

 

Explanation:

A square has to have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides, and this shape does not have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides. 

Example Question #9 : Defining Versus Non Defining Attributes: Ccss.Math.Content.1.G.A.1

Why is this shape NOT a circle?

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Possible Answers:

Because it has sides
  

  Because it is an open shape

Because it is flat

Because it is blue

Because it has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides

Correct answer:

Because it has sides
  

Explanation:

A circle does not have sides, and this shape has \(\displaystyle 3\) sides. 

Example Question #84 : Plane Geometry

If I cut this rectangle in half, how many pieces will I have?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 1\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 2\)

Explanation:

When we cut something in half, we get \(\displaystyle 2\) equal pieces. 

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Example Question #85 : Plane Geometry

If I cut this circle in half, how many pieces will I have? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 1\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 2\)

Explanation:

When we cut something in half, we get two equal pieces. 

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Example Question #86 : Plane Geometry

If I cut this rectangle into fourths, or quarters, how many pieces will I have?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 1\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 4\)

Explanation:

When we cut something into fourths, or quarters, we get four equal pieces.

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Example Question #87 : Plane Geometry

If I cut this circle into fourths, or quarters, how many pieces will I have?

 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 1\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 4\)

Explanation:

When we cut something into fourths, or quarters, we get four equal pieces.

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