Mathematics Test Grade 6

Geometry

Question 1: Angles
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences. Choose from the words in the word bank. The
words may be used more than once.
1.1 Angles are measured in _________________________ . Word Bank

1.2 Angles are drawn with _________________________ which degrees

rays
are called the _________________________ of the angle.
turning
1.3 The arms of angles meet at the _________________________ . vertex

1.4 Angles are measured with a _________________________ . protractor

size
1.5 Angles are classified according to their ___________________ .
three
1.6 Angles are measured using _________________________ middle

capital letters. angle

arms
1.7 The _________________________ letter is always the

_________________________ referred to.

1.8 Angles have to do with how much _________________________ has taken place. (10)

Question 2: Classification of Angles

Draw lines to match the angles to the descriptions: (6)

Description Angle Description

Measures between Obtuse

Measures 180°
0° and 90° Revolution
Right
Measures 360° Measures 90°
Acute

Measures between Reflex Measures between

180° and 360° Straight 90° and 180°

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Question 3: Triangles
Classify the following triangles and explain your classification: (12)
3.1 3.2 3.3

Classify: _________________ Classify: _________________ Classify: _________________

________________________ ________________________ ________________________
Reason: _________________ Reason: _________________ Reason: _________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________

3.4 3.5 3.6

Classify: _________________ Classify: _________________ Classify: _________________

________________________ ________________________ ________________________
Reason: _________________ Reason: _________________ Reason: _________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Question 4: Parallel and Perpendicular lines

State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE. If FALSE, correct the statement: (10)
TRUE/FALSE
4.1 Parallel lines will eventually meet if extended.

4.2 The symbol for parallel lines is: ∥

4.3 The distance between parallel lines differ in different places.

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4.4 Perpendicular lines meet each other at a 180° angle.

4.5 The symbol for perpendicular lines is: ⊥

Question 5: Quadrilaterals
Underline the correct answer from the options given: (6)

5.1 Trapezium:

a) Only one set of parallel sides b) Three sets of parallel sides

c) No parallel lines d) Opposite lines are parallel

5.2 Opposite sides are parallel.

a) Kite b) Square

c) Parallelogram d) All of the above

5.3 Kite:

a) Four sets of equal adjacent sides b) Two sets of equal adjacent sides

c) No equal lines d) All sides are equal

5.4 Opposite sides are equal and 4 right angles.

a) Parallelogram b) Trapezium
c) Rhombus d) Rectangle

5.5 Square:

a) 2 equal sides and 2 right angles b) 4 equal sides and 2 right angles
c) 4 equal sides and 4 right angles d) 4 equal sides and 2 left angles

5.6 4 equal sides and opposite angles equal.

a) Rhombus b) Trapezium
c) Parallelogram d) Kite

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Question 6: Transformations
Identify each of the following transformations: (7)

2.

3.
4.

5. 6.

7.

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MEMO:

Question 1: Angles
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences. Choose from the words in the word bank. The
words may be used more than once.
1.1 Angles are measured in degrees.
Word Bank
1.2 Angles are drawn with rays which are called the arms of degrees

the angle. rays

turning
1.3 The arms of angles meet at the vertex.
vertex
1.4 Angles are measured with a protractor. protractor

1.5 Angles are classified according to their size. size

three
1.6 Angles are measured using three capital letters.
middle
1.7 The middle letter is always the angle

angle referred to. arms

1.8 Angles have to do with how much turning has taken place. (10)

Question 2: Classification of Angles

Draw lines to match the angles to the descriptions: (6)

Description Angle Description

Measures between Obtuse
0° and 90° Measures 180°
Revolution

Right
Measures 360° Measures 90°
Acute

Measures between Reflex Measures between

180° and 360° Straight 90° and 180°

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Question 3: Triangles
Classify the following triangles and explain your classification: (12)
3.1 3.2 3.3

Classify: Equilateral triangle Classify: Isosceles triangle Classify: Scalene triangle

Reason: Three equal sides Reason: Two adjacent sides Reason: No equal sides or
(and equal inner angles) are equal (and the two angles
corresponding angles are
equal)
3.4 3.5 3.6

Classify: Equilateral triangle Classify: Isosceles triangles Classify: Right-angled triangle

Reason: Three equal inner Reason: Two corresponding Reason: One angle of the
angles (and equal sides) angles to two equal adjacent triangle measures 90°.
sides are equal.

Question 4: Parallel and Perpendicular lines

State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE. If FALSE, correct the statement: (10)

TRUE/FALSE

4.1 Parallel lines will eventually meet if extended. FALSE

Parallel lines will never meet, no matter how far they are extended.

4.2 The symbol for parallel lines is: ∥ TRUE

4.3 The distance between parallel lines differ in different places. FALSE
Parallel lines are equidistance from each other (the difference
between parallel lines is the same anywhere between the two lines).

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4.4 Perpendicular lines meet each other at a 180° angle. FALSE

Perpendicular lines meet each other at a 90° angle.

4.5 The symbol for perpendicular lines is: ⊥ TRUE

Question 5: Quadrilaterals
Underline the correct answer from the options given: (6)

5.1 Trapezium:

a) Only one set of parallel sides b) Three sets of parallel sides

c) No parallel lines d) Opposite lines are parallel

5.2 Opposite sides are parallel.

a) Kite b) Square

c) Parallelogram d) All of the above

5.3 Kite:

a) Four sets of equal adjacent sides b) Two sets of equal adjacent sides

c) No equal lines d) All sides are equal

5.4 Opposite sides are equal and 4 right angles.

a) Parallelogram b) Trapezium
c) Rhombus d) Rectangle

5.5 Square:

a) 2 equal sides and 2 right angles b) 4 equal sides and 2 right angles
c) 4 equal sides and 4 right angles d) 4 equal sides and 2 left angles

5.6 4 equal sides and opposite angles equal.

a) Rhombus b) Trapezium
c) Parallelogram d) Kite
Question 6: Transformations
Identify each of the following transformations: (7)
1. Slide (translate) 2. Turn (rotate) 3. Slide (translate) 4. Flip (reflect)
5. Turn (rotate) 6. Flip (reflect) 7. Flip (reflect)