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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 7

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic D. Congruence and Similarity

Indicator 1. Apply the properties of congruent polygons

Objective a. Determine the congruent parts of polygons

Assessment limit: Use the length of corresponding sides or the measure of corresponding angles and whole numbers (0 – 1000)

Polygon HJKLMNPQ is congruent to polygon RSTUVXYZ.

Note: The figures are not drawn to scale.

What is the length, in units, of ?

  1. 40 units
  2. 60 units
  3. 80 units
  4. 120 units

Correct Answer
A. 40 units
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