Rectangles are special shapes! They're like squares that might be stretched out a bit. What makes them special? They have four sides, and all four corners are perfect right angles - like the corner of a book! Two sides are long, and two sides are shorter, but opposite sides are always the same length. Let's learn more about what makes a rectangle a rectangle!
Match the word with its meaning. Draw a line from the word to the definition.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rectangle | A. A straight line connecting two points. |
| Side | B. A shape with four sides and four right angles. |
| Right Angle | C. The point where two lines meet. |
| Vertex | D. An angle that measures 90 degrees. |
| Line Segment | E. A straight edge of a shape. |
Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks. Words: four, right angles, opposite, sides, rectangle
A __________ is a shape with __________ sides. All of its corners are __________. The __________ sides are the same length.
Can a square also be a rectangle? Explain why or why not.
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