Question

The given shapes are sorted into two groups. How will you label the groups?

• A. Group 1: Squares, Group 2: Rectangles
• B. Group 1: Big and colored shapes, Group 2: Small shapes
• C. Group 1: Rectangles, Group 2: Triangles
• D. Group 1: Big and small rectangles, Group 2: Colored rectangles

Answer 1

The correct option is C Group 1: Rectangles, Group 2: Triangles

$\text{Say:}$Let’s read the question and observe the given image.

$\text{Ask:}$
$\bullet$ How are the shapes in both groups different?
Ans: The rectangles in group 1 have four sides, and the triangles in group 2 have three sides. The rectangles are not colored, whereas all the triangles are colored.

$\bullet$ What are the defining attributes of a shape?
Ans: Sides and vertices are the defining attributes of a shape.

$\bullet$ What shapes are there in group 1?
Ans: Rectangles

$\bullet$ What shapes are there in group 2?
Ans: Triangles

$\bullet$ How can we label the groups based on the attributes of the shapes it consists of?
Ans: Group 1 can be named as rectangles and group 2 can be named as triangles.

$\bullet$ Can we identify shapes based on their size and color?
Ans: No, because size and color are non-defining attributes of a shape.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.