5th Grade Classifying Two-Dimensional Figures Test with Point Values (PDF)

5th Grade math test: Classifying Two-Dimensional Figures – Maths PDF


This 45-minute test covers classifying quadrilaterals and triangles by their properties, and using Venn and tree diagrams (5.G.B.3 and 5.G.B.4). There are 8 questions worth 20 points. Give reasons whenever a question asks you to explain.

About this test
  • Grade: Grade 5
  • Chapter: Classifying Two-Dimensional Figures
  • Standards: 5.G.B.3, 5.G.B.4
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Total: 20 points

Question 1 – Name each shape [4 pts]

Write the most specific name for each shape. Marks show equal sides, right angles and parallel sides.

ABCD
Shapes A, B, C and D.

Question 2 – True or false [2 pts]

Answer each part.

  1. Every rhombus is a parallelogram. Is this true or false? Explain. (1 point)
  2. Every parallelogram is a rectangle. Is this true or false? Explain. (1 point)

Question 3 – Classify the triangle [2 pts]

Classify the triangle by its sides and by its angles.

12 cm10 cm10 cm53°53°74°
A triangle.

Question 4 – Venn diagram [3 pts]

Write each shape in the correct region of the Venn diagram: a square, a rectangle that is 6 cm by 3 cm, and a rhombus with angles of 60° and 120°.

4 equal sides4 right angles
A Venn diagram to complete.

Question 5 – Right triangle [2 pts]

Solve. A triangle has sides 6 in, 8 in and 10 in, and one angle is a right angle. Classify the triangle by its sides and by its angles.

Question 6 – Complete the tree diagram [3 pts]

Complete the tree diagram. Write the name of each shape in the box with the same letter. Box A: a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. Box B: a parallelogram with 4 equal sides. Box C: a shape with 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.

QuadrilateralTrapezoidARectangleBC
A tree diagram of the quadrilateral family.

Question 7 – Liam's claim [2 pts]

Solve. Liam says, “A square is not a rhombus, because a rhombus looks slanted.” Is he correct? Explain.

Question 8 – Four right angles [2 pts]

Solve. Which of these shapes must have four right angles: square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid?

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