Chapter 7:Geometrical Constructions

Paper 1 This test paper contains 20 questions. Answer ALL the questions. The diagrams accompanying the questions are not drawn to scale unless mentioned. You are allowed to use a scientific calculator that cannot be programmed. 1 Which of the following triangles cannot be drawn? 6 cm

4 cm 8 cm 2 cm 8 cm I A B 2 I only I and II only

7 cm

10 cm

6 cm

15 cm II C D I and IV only I and III only 7 cm III IV

The angle of 120 can be constructed by using I a pair of compasses II a ruler III a protractor A I only C I, II and III B I and II only D None of the above Diagram 1 shows the steps in the construction of a triangle.

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DIAGRAM 1

Which of the following statements is true? A It is the construction of an isosceles triangle. B The correct order of the steps is S, Q, R and P. C It is the construction of an equilateral triangle. D It is the construction of a scalene triangle.

Diagram 2 shows an incomplete construction.

DIAGRAM 2

Which of the statements below is not true? A It is a construction of a regular hexagon. B It is a construction of an angle of 60. C It is a construction of an angle of 120. D It is a construction of a square. 5 Diagram 3 shows the construction of an angle.

E D C

O
DIAGRAM 3

Which of the following angles is equal to 90? A C AOD COB B D EOB DOC

6 Which of the following figures shows a perpendicular bisector of line segment MN? A C

Diagram 4 shows the construction of an angle. H H

P Q

Q P M

K I

K II
DIAGRAM 4

III

Which of the following statements is not true about the construction? A The correct order of the steps are III, I and II. B PM = MQ C PH = HQ PKQ = 90 D

Which of the following shows the correct way of constructing parallel lines? A C

Diagram 5 shows a construction.

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DIAGRAM 5

The diagram shows the construction of A an angle of 60 B a perpendicular bisector of PR C a perpendicular line through O D an equilateral triangle

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Diagram 6 shows the construction of a perpendicular bisector. R M

P Q
DIAGRAM 6

In the diagram, _________ is a perpendicular bisector of __________________. A PQ, RM B PR, QM C RQ, PM D PM, QR 11 Diagram 7 shows the construction of an angle. C B

O
DIAGRAM 7

From the construction, if AOC is A B 12 40 60 C D

2 of AOB, find the angle of AOC. 3

80 120

Diagram 8 shows the construction of a parallelogram.

50
DIAGRAM 8

Which of the following instruments are needed to construct the parallelogram? I Ruler II Set square III A pair of compasses IV Protractor A II and III C I, III and IV B I, II and III D All of the above

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Diagram 9 shows the construction of an angle. C

O B

A
DIAGRAM 9

Which of the following statements is false? A AOC = 60 B C D 14

BOA =

BOA = 15 BO is the bisector of AOC

1 AOC 2

Diagram 10 shows the construction of a triangle.

6 cm 45 5 cm
DIAGRAM 10

To construct the triangle, you may need a I a ruler II a set square III a pair of compasses IV a protractor A I only C IV only B III only D I and III only

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In Diagram 11, P and Q are the centres of the two identical circles. S

R
DIAGRAM 11

Which of the following statements is false? A PRQS is a rhombus B SPR = 120 C PQR = 60 D PQ = SR 16 Diagram 12 shows the construction of an angle. C B B

A O
DIAGRAM 12

A B

BOA is
30 45

C D

60 120

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Diagram 13 shows the steps of a construction.

6 cm 6 cm

P I

5 cm

P III

5 cm

6 cm

5 cm II

Q
DIAGRAM 13

5 cm IV

Which of the following statements is false? A It shows a construction of an isosceles triangle. B The correct order of the steps is I, II, III and IV. C PQ is called a line segment. D Q is the centre to draw the arc in figure IV. 18 Diagram 14 shows angle POQ = 130. R

O
DIAGRAM 14

Find the value of ROP. A 60 C B 65 D

70 120

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Diagram 15 shows a certain construction. R

P
DIAGRAM 15

It is the construction of A a perpendicular bisector B a line perpendicular to PQ and passing through the point R C a parallelogram D an angle bisector 20 Diagram 16 shows four triangles.

60 5 cm 8 cm 50 7 cm I 8 cm

III

6 cm 5 cm 10 cm II
DIAGRAM 16

120

7 cm

IV

Which of the triangles can be constructed by using a ruler and a pair of compasses? A I and II only B I, II and III only C I, II and IV only D All of the above

Paper 2 This test paper contains 10 questions. Answer ALL the questions. The diagrams accompanying the questions are not drawn to scale unless mentioned. You are not allowed to use a calculator. 1 Use a pair of compasses and a ruler to construct a line perpendicular to PQ and passing through the fixed point R. R

Diagram 1 is a quadrilateral.

9 cm 6 cm 60 12 cm
DIAGRAM 1

Construct the figure using a pair of compasses and a ruler only. 3 Diagram 2 is a quadrilateral.

5 cm 45 13 cm
DIAGRAM 2

8 cm 60

Construct the following figure without using a protractor.

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In Diagram 3, PQ and QR are straight lines. R

Q
DIAGRAM 3

Construct the bisector of PQR. 5 In Diagram 4, PQRS is a quadrilateral. 10 cm P 120 80 8 cm

S
DIAGRAM 4

Construct the diagram. 6 In Diagram 5, PQ is a straight line.

P
DIAGRAM 5

Construct angle PQR which is 150. 7 In Diagram 6, PQR is a triangle. 8 cm R 7 cm 7 cm Q

P
DIAGRAM 6

Construct the triangle and measure the angle RQP.

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Diagram 7 shows a right-angled triangle. 5 cm

7 cm

DIAGRAM 7

Construct the triangle below without using a protractor. 9 In Diagram 8, ABC is a triangle. A 60 4.5 cm C
DIAGRAM 8

7.5 cm

Construct ABC. Then construct a perpendicular bisector of the line AB. 10 In Diagram 9, ABCD is a parallelogram. A 5.8 cm B

D 6.7 cm
DIAGRAM 9

Construct the parallelogram and then construct the midpoint of AC. Measure the distance from the midpoint to D.

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