Shape and Space 1
2 marks · NormalWrite down the names of two different 2D shapes that have exactly one line of symmetry.
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isosceles triangle, semicircle
Also accept: kite; arrowhead (delta); isosceles trapezium
Common mistakes: listing shapes with no symmetry, or more than one line
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names one valid 2D shape with exactly one line of symmetry.
B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names a different valid 2D shape with exactly one line of symmetry.
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Example answers: isosceles triangle and semicircle. Other valid answers include kite or isosceles trapezium.