2D and 3D Shapes: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Primary School Reception

Question 1

A square has four equal sides. How many sides does a square have?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

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3

Answer

5

Question 2

You want to make a 3D sphere. Which of these materials can you use?

Accepted Answer

Plasticine

Answer

Paper

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Wood

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Fabric

Question 3

A cube has six square faces. What is the name of this shape?

Accepted Answer

Cube

Answer

Cuboid

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Sphere

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Cylinder

Question 4

A flat surface in a 3D shape is called a

Accepted Answer

Face

Answer

Edge

Answer

Vertex

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Side

Question 5

Which shape has three straight sides?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

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Circle

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Square

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Cone

Question 6

What is the name of the shape that looks like a half moon?

Accepted Answer

Semi-circle

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Oval

Answer

Rectangle

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Hexagon

Question 7

How many sides does a triangle have?

Accepted Answer

Three

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Two

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Four

Question 8

Which of these objects is a cube?

Accepted Answer

Box

Answer

Ball

Answer

Pyramid

Question 9

What material can you use to build a 3D model of a sphere?

Accepted Answer

Clay

Answer

Paper

Answer

Cardboard

Question 10

How many flat surfaces does a cube have?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Four

Answer

Eight

Question 11

Which of these shapes has a circular shape on both ends?

Accepted Answer

Cylinder

Answer

Cube

Answer

Pyramid

Question 12

Which shape has four equal sides that look like a box?

Accepted Answer

A shape with four equal sides like a square

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A shape with three sides like a triangle

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A round shape like a ball

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A shape with five points like a star

Question 13

What shape is a football like?

Accepted Answer

A round shape like a ball

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A shape like a box

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A shape like a cone with a pointy top

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A shape like a tube

Question 14

Which shape can roll like a wheel?

Accepted Answer

A round shape

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A shape with four equal sides

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A shape with three sides

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A shape with five points

Question 15

How many sides does a shape called a pentagon have?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 16

What shape would you use to make the top of a pyramid, like in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

A triangle

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A square

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A circle

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A star

Question 17

Which shape looks like an ice cream cone?

Accepted Answer

An ice cream cone

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A ball

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A box

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A book

Question 18

Which of these shapes is flat and not 3D?

Accepted Answer

A square

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A box

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A ball

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A pyramid

Question 19

How many corners does a cube, like a dice, have?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 20

Which of these shapes is three-dimensional and has six square sides?

Accepted Answer

Cube

Answer

Cone

Answer

Cylinder

Answer

Pyramid

Question 21

What shape does a football have?

Accepted Answer

Sphere

Answer

Cube

Answer

Cylinder

Answer

Cone

Question 22

What is the name of the shape with three straight sides and three corners?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Answer

Square

Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Circle

Question 23

What is the name of the shape that looks like an ice cream cone?

Accepted Answer

Cone

Answer

Sphere

Answer

Cylinder

Answer

Cube

Question 24

Which of these shapes has the most corners?

Accepted Answer

Hexagon

Answer

Square

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Pentagon

Question 25

What is the difference between a flat circle and a ball?

Accepted Answer

A flat circle is 2D, while a ball is 3D.

Answer

A ball is 2D, while a flat circle is 3D.

Answer

They are the same shape.

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A flat circle has corners, while a ball does not.

Question 26

Which of these is a 3D shape?

Accepted Answer

A ball

Answer

A book

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A piece of paper

Answer

A pencil

Question 27

What is the name of the shape that looks like a circle but is flattened on one side?

Accepted Answer

Oval

Answer

Square

Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Triangle

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a feature of a triangle?

Accepted Answer

Four right angles

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Three straight sides

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Three corners

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Closed shape

Question 29

How many faces does a cube have?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 30

What is the name of the shape that has two parallel sides?

Accepted Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Square

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Oval

Question 31

Which of these objects is a cone?

Accepted Answer

An ice cream cone

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A ball

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A pyramid

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A box

Question 32

How are 2D and 3D shapes different?

Accepted Answer

2D shapes are flat, while 3D shapes have height

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2D shapes have corners, while 3D shapes do not

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3D shapes are bigger than 2D shapes

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2D shapes are made of paper, while 3D shapes are made of other materials

Question 33

Which of these shapes has the most sides?

Accepted Answer

Hexagon

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Square

Answer

Pentagon

Question 34

We have paper, clay, and straws. How can we use these materials to create different shapes?

Accepted Answer

Draw shapes on paper.

Accepted Answer

Roll clay into balls and snakes.

Accepted Answer

Build structures with straws.

Answer

We cannot use these materials to make shapes.

Question 35

When you roll up a piece of paper, what shape do you make?

Accepted Answer

Cylinder

Answer

Circle

Answer

Cube

Answer

Sphere

Question 36

Let's learn about 2D shapes! Which one has no corners or sides?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Star

Answer

Square

Question 37

Look at these 2D shapes. Which one is different from the rest?

Accepted Answer

Line

Answer

Triangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 38

Let's explore 3D shapes! Which one has a round and smooth surface?

Accepted Answer

Sphere

Answer

Box

Answer

Pyramid

Answer

Cone

Question 39

Which 3D shape has flat circular faces and a curved side?

Accepted Answer

Cylinder

Answer

Cube

Answer

Ball

Answer

Pyramid

Question 40

Let's count the sides! Which shape has four equal ones?

Accepted Answer

Square

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Circle

Answer

Heart

Question 41

Which shape has three pointy corners?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Answer

Circle

Answer

Square

Answer

Rectangle

Question 42

Time to stack! Which shape can you build a tower with?

Accepted Answer

Cube

Answer

Ball

Answer

Cone

Answer

Triangle

Question 43

Let's look at the faces! Which 3D shape has only square faces?

Accepted Answer

Cube

Answer

Pyramid

Answer

Sphere

Answer

Cone

Question 44

What shape is this: ◯?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

Star

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Heart

Question 45

How many sides does a triangle have?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Answer

Five

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Two

Question 46

Which shape has no corners?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

Star

Answer

Triangle

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Square

Question 47

Which 3D shape can roll?

Accepted Answer

Ball

Answer

Pyramid

Answer

Box

Answer

Cube

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a shape?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Circle

Answer

Square

Question 49

Which shape has four equal sides?

Accepted Answer

Square

Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Pentagon

Answer

Triangle