Lesson: Identifying and Naming Straight Lines, Line Segments, and Rays

Explains how to identify and name straight lines, lines segments, and rays in two-dimensional shapes

Worksheet: Identifying and Naming Straight Lines, Line Segments, and Rays • 24 Questions

Q1:

Select the correct name for this object:

Q2:

Select the correct name for this object:

Q3:

Select the correct name for this object:

Q4:

Which of the following is the correct definition of a line segment?

AA line segment is the point where two rays intersect.
BA line segment is the part of a line that is not in between two given points.
CA line segment is the part of a line that connects two points.
DA line segment is a line through a point extending limitlessly in both directions.
EA line segment is the part of a straight line beginning at a given point and extending limitlessly in one direction.

Q5:

Which of the following is the correct definition of a ray?

AA ray is the part of a straight line beginning at a given point and extending in one direction to a predetermined length.
BA ray is the point where two line segments intersect.
CA ray is the part of a straight line beginning at a given point and extending limitlessly in one direction.
DA ray is the section of a line connecting two points.
EA ray is a line through a point extending limitlessly in both directions.

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