Question

similarity
identifying similar or congruent shapes on a grid
which pairs of figures are congruent? which pairs are similar?
(grid with shapes and congruent/similar yes/no options for four pairs)

Explanation:

Step1: Define congruent/similar

Congruent: Same shape + same size.
Similar: Same shape, proportional sizes.

Step2: Analyze top-left pair

Oval and circle are different shapes.
Congruent? No; Similar? No

Step3: Analyze top-right pair

Shapes match, size scaled.
Congruent? No; Similar? Yes

Step4: Analyze bottom-left pair

Triangles have proportional sides.
Congruent? No; Similar? Yes

Step5: Analyze bottom-right pair

Rectangles have proportional sides.
Congruent? No; Similar? Yes

Answer:

1. Top-left pair:

Congruent? No
Similar? No

1. Top-right pair:

Congruent? No
Similar? Yes

1. Bottom-left pair:

Congruent? No
Similar? Yes

1. Bottom-right pair:

Congruent? No
Similar? Yes