Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 7: Shapes and Patterns — practice questions with answers
Free practice for Class 5 Mathematics, Chapter 7: Shapes and Patterns. Try the solved questions below, then take a free test with instant marking and explanations.
30 questions9 easy, 15 medium, 6 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. In the first paper mat, Row 1 is woven ‘1 under, 1 over, …’. How is Row 2 woven?
- 1 over, 1 under, …
- 1 under, 1 over, …
- 2 over, 1 under, …
- All over
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Answer: A. 1 over, 1 under, …
Why: The next row alternates the other way — 1 over, 1 under — which makes the checked pattern. [p.92]
Why: The next row alternates the other way — 1 over, 1 under — which makes the checked pattern. [p.92]
Q2. Shapes that have all sides equal are called ______ shapes.
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Answer: regular
Why: The chapter says shapes with equal sides are called regular shapes, like a regular pentagon. [p.94]
Why: The chapter says shapes with equal sides are called regular shapes, like a regular pentagon. [p.94]
Q3. How many squares fit together around a point without gaps or overlaps?
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Answer: 4 (± 0)
Why: Each square corner is a right angle (a quarter turn); 4 quarter turns make a full turn, so 4 squares fit. [p.94]
Why: Each square corner is a right angle (a quarter turn); 4 quarter turns make a full turn, so 4 squares fit. [p.94]
Q4. A regular octagon has ______ equal sides.
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Answer: 8
Why: The chapter says a regular octagon is a shape with eight equal sides. [p.95]
Why: The chapter says a regular octagon is a shape with eight equal sides. [p.95]
Q5. A triangle with exactly 2 equal sides is called ______.
- isosceles
- equilateral
- scalene
- right
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Answer: A. isosceles
Why: Triangles made from the rhombus pieces had 2 equal sides; such triangles are isosceles and also have 2 equal angles. [p.97]
Why: Triangles made from the rhombus pieces had 2 equal sides; such triangles are isosceles and also have 2 equal angles. [p.97]
Q6. A triangle with no equal sides is called ______.
- scalene
- isosceles
- equilateral
- regular
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Answer: A. scalene
Why: The book calls triangles that have no equal sides scalene triangles. [p.97]
Why: The book calls triangles that have no equal sides scalene triangles. [p.97]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 7: Shapes and Patterns?
30 questions (9 easy, 15 medium, 6 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.