FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test

A four-sided figure with two pairs of parallel sides is classified as?

1. Quadrilateral

2. Parallelogram

3. Pentagon

4. Hexagon

The correct answer is: Parallelogram

The classification of a four-sided figure with two pairs of parallel sides is indeed a parallelogram. A parallelogram is a specific type of quadrilateral characterized by having opposite sides that are both parallel and equal in length. This classification includes shapes such as rectangles, rhombuses, and squares, all of which fit the criterion of having two pairs of parallel sides. While all parallelograms are quadrilaterals, not all quadrilaterals are parallelograms. The broader category of quadrilateral encompasses all four-sided figures, including those that may not have parallel sides. Pentagons and hexagons are not relevant here since they have five and six sides, respectively. Thus, the distinctive characteristic of having two pairs of parallel sides clearly identifies the figure in question as a parallelogram, confirming that this is the correct answer.