Shape Patterns Worksheets

Recognize, describe and compare familiar two-dimensional shapes.

Before you begin

Recognize small groups and say counting numbers in order.

Worked example

Continue the repeating pattern: square, rectangle, square, rectangle, __, __.

  1. The repeating unit is square, rectangle.

Answer: square, rectangle

Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

Choose your level

These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.

  • Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
  • Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
  • Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

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Preview and print an easy set

Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.

1
Continue the repeating pattern: triangle, square, triangle, square, __, __.
2
Continue the repeating pattern: square, rectangle, square, rectangle, __, __.
3
Continue the repeating pattern: rectangle, hexagon, rectangle, hexagon, __, __.
4
Continue the repeating pattern: hexagon, triangle, hexagon, triangle, __, __.
5
Continue the repeating pattern: rectangle, hexagon, rectangle, hexagon, __, __.
6
Continue the repeating pattern: triangle, square, triangle, square, __, __.

Answer Key

1. triangle, square2. square, rectangle3. rectangle, hexagon4. hexagon, triangle5. rectangle, hexagon6. triangle, square

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