Gcse Geometry Vocab Worksheet

GCSE Maths – Geometry
Vocabulary and Notation

Worksheet
This worksheet will show you how to work out different types of vocabulary
and notation questions. Each section contains a worked example, a question
with hints and then questions for you to work through on your own.
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Section A
Worked Example
A shape is drawn below. Draw two lines of symmetry on this shape.
Step 1: A line of symmetry cuts a shape exactly in half, so that each side is mirrored. Draw the first
line of symmetry.
The question is asking you to draw two lines of symmetry, which will split the shape into
four sections. Each section should mirror the other sections.
The first line should cut the shape in half vertically.
Step 2: Add a second line so that all four sections are the same.
The second line should cut the shape horizontally.
Worked Example
A shape is shown on the grid below. What is the order of symmetry of this shape?
Step 1: A shape with rotational symmetry will still look the same after it has been rotated (turned
around a point) by less than one full turn. The number of times it matches up with the
original shape during the rotation is called the order of symmetry.
To work out the rotational symmetry, imagine turning the shape around the centre point.
Keep track of one of the points so you can see when a full turn is complete.
Step 2: Count the number of times the shape matches up with the original.
The shape will match up 4 times. This means it has rotational symmetry order 4.
Answer = 4
Guided Example
Draw three lines of symmetry on the shape below.
Step 1: Draw one line of symmetry that cuts the shape in half.
Step 2: Draw another line of symmetry that cuts two sections in half.
Step 3: Draw the third line of symmetry to cut the remaining two sections in half. All the sections
should be the same.
Now it’s your turn!
If you get stuck, look back at the worked and guided examples.
1. Draw the stated number of lines of symmetry on the shapes below:
a) One line. e) Four lines.
b) One line. f) Four lines.
c) Two lines. g) Five lines.

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4
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d) Two lines. h) Six lines.

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Section B
Worked Example
Define the angles below as acute, obtuse, right-angled or reflex.
Step 1: The first angle is acute.
It is acute because the angle is less than a right-angle.
Step 2: The second angle is reflex.
It is reflex because it is more than a straight line, but less than a full turn.
Step 3: The third angle is a right-angle.
We can tell that it is a right-angle because the angle is marked with a square symbol.
Step 4: The fourth angle is an obtuse angle.
It is obtuse because it is more than a right-angle but less than a straight line.
Guided Example
Draw an acute angle and an obtuse angle.
Step 1: An acute angle is less than a right-angle. Draw two lines connected at a point and mark the
angle.
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Step 2: An obtuse angle is less than a half-turn but more than a right angle. Draw two lines
connected at a point and mark the angle.
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2. Draw the angles below:
a) An acute angle.
Lessthan 900
b) A reflex angle.
Between 1800and360
c) A half-turn.
straightline
1809g
d) A full turn.
3600
360
3. The diagram below shows a triangle with three angles marked. Daniel says
“The size of angle 𝑥 is 76°.”
Is Daniel correct? Give a reason for your answer.
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19 38 2 180
2 57 180
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Section C
Worked Example
Describe the following lines using the words parallel, perpendicular, and equal.
Step 1: The first image shows a triangle with equal lines.
We know the lines are of equal length because they are marked with straight markings (/).
Step 2: The second pair of lines are perpendicular.
We can tell that the lines are perpendicular (at a right-angle) because they are marked with
a square symbol.
Step 3: The third pair of lines are parallel.
The two arrows point in the same direction along the lines. This indicates that they are
parallel.
Step 4: The fourth shape is a parallelogram (two pairs of parallel lines).
We know that the lines pointing upwards are parallel because

they are marked with single arrowheads. We also know that
the horizontal lines are parallel because they are marked with
double arrowheads. This means that the shape is a
parallelogram.
Guided Example
In parallelogram ABCD, draw a line through the midpoint of AB and CD that is also
parallel to CB.
Step 1: Find the midpoint of AB by measuring the line with a ruler.

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Step 2: Find the midpoint of DC by measuring the line with a ruler.
Step 3: Connect the two midpoints and mark the line as parallel to CB.
4. In the triangle EFG:
a) Mark the lines of equal length. Measure

b) Draw a line through point E that is
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perpendicular to the line FG.
c) Is this line a line of symmetry? I 1
Explain your answer.
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shape in half
5. In the trapezium HIJK:
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a) Mark the parallel lines. meet
b) Draw a line through the midpoint of HI that is perpendicular to KJ.
c) Is this a line of symmetry? Explain your answer.
Nobecause it doesnotsplitthe shape in half
and theshapesdon'tlookthe same on eitherside
the line
of of HI and KJ. Is this line parallel to HK?
d) Draw a line through the midpoints
No because the lines will meet
demonstrated
eventually as
e) Are any of the lines in the trapezium equal?
Measure lengths
No none thelengths areequal
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6. Draw and annotate:
a) A pair of parallel lines.
lineswill
nevermeet
b) A pair of perpendicular lines.
linesmeetat
900
c) A triangle with a right angle. y
Draw 2 perpendicularlines
Join theendsoftheselines
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d) A triangle with two equal sides.
Choose a length x
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Completethetriangle
e) A parallelogram.
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f) A square.
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g) A regular pentagon.
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Vocabulary and Notation

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A shape is drawn below. Draw two lines of symmetry on this shape.

The first line should cut the shape in half vertically.

The second line should cut the shape horizontally.

Draw three lines of symmetry on the shape below.

1. Draw the stated number of lines of symmetry on the shapes below:

a) One line. e) Four lines.

b) One line. f) Four lines.

c) Two lines. g) Five lines.

d) Two lines. h) Six lines.

Define the angles below as acute, obtuse, right-angled or reflex.

Step 1: The first angle is acute.

It is acute because the angle is less than a right-angle.

Step 2: The second angle is reflex.

Step 3: The third angle is a right-angle.

Step 4: The fourth angle is an obtuse angle.

Draw an acute angle and an obtuse angle.

2. Draw the angles below:

“The size of angle 𝑥 is 76°.”

Is Daniel correct? Give a reason for your answer.

Step 1: The first image shows a triangle with equal lines.

Step 2: The second pair of lines are perpendicular.

Step 3: The third pair of lines are parallel.

Step 4: The fourth shape is a parallelogram (two pairs of parallel lines).

We know that the lines pointing upwards are parallel because

Step 1: Find the midpoint of AB by measuring the line with a ruler.

Step 2: Find the midpoint of DC by measuring the line with a ruler.

4. In the triangle EFG:

a) Mark the lines of equal length. Measure

Yes because it splitthe

5. In the trapezium HIJK:

a) A pair of parallel lines.

b) A pair of perpendicular lines.

c) A triangle with a right angle. y

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