Basic Details
Word: Quadrilateral
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A shape that has four sides and four corners.
Synonyms: Four-sided figure, tetragon
Antonyms: Triangle, polygon with fewer than four sides
Idioms and Phrases
- Square the circle: A phrase used when trying to do something impossible. Example: "He always tries to square the circle by making his own complicated rules for the game."
- All angles covered: Means considering all possible aspects or perspectives. Example: "We made sure all angles were covered before finalising the project to ensure success."
Usage Examples
Example 1: A quadrilateral can be a square, rectangle, trapezium, or rhombus, as they all have four sides.
Example 2: In geometry class, we learned how to measure the angles of different types of quadrilaterals.
Example 3: The artist painted a beautiful quadrilateral shape that served as the background for her colourful figures.
Fun Fact
Did you know that quadrilaterals are one of the first shapes we learn in geometry? They are often used in architecture and art to create interesting designs!
Famous Quote
"Geometry is the art of reasoning logically from already established facts." Euclid
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quadrilateral" mean?
a) A figure with three sides
b) A figure with four sides
c) A figure with six sides
d) A straight line
Answer: b) A figure with four sides
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quadrilateral"?
a) Triangle
b) Four-sided figure
c) Circle
d) Hexagon
Answer: b) Four-sided figure
3. Which sentence uses "quadrilateral" correctly?
a) The quadrilateral danced beautifully.
b) She drew a perfect quadrilateral on her paper.
c) The quadrilateral is barking loudly.
d) The quadrilateral flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) She drew a perfect quadrilateral on her paper.
4. Which idiom relates to shapes like quadrilaterals?
a) Square the circle
b) Busy as a bee
c) In the same boat
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Square the circle
5. What is the opposite of "quadrilateral"?
a) Square
b) Triangle
c) Pentagon
d) Circle
Answer: b) Triangle
