Composing Shapes Worksheet
A Grade 2 math worksheet focusing on composing 2D shapes from other shapes, including identifying shapes used to create a new shape.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to compose shapes or identify the shapes used.
1. What two shapes can you put together to make this rectangle?
Two squares
Two triangles
Two rectangles
One square and one triangle
2. This shape is made from a square and a triangle. What is the new shape?
Rectangle
Pentagon
Hexagon
Triangle
1. Two triangles can be put together to make a .
2. A square can be made by putting together two rectangles.
1. Draw two different shapes that can be put together to make a larger square. Label the shapes you drew.
2. How can you make a hexagon using only triangles? Draw your answer.
1. Two small squares can always make one big square.
True
False
2. You can make a larger triangle from two smaller triangles.
True
False
Number the steps in the correct order to make a rectangle from two squares:
Place the two squares side-by-side.
Get two squares of the same size.
You now have a rectangle!