English · Class 1
Colours and Shapes
Learn Colours and Shapes with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Colours and shapes vocabulary supports description in speech and writing. Learners name primary and secondary colours, basic shapes, and use adjectives before nouns: a red ball, a blue square.
Colours
- Primary: red, blue, yellow
- Secondary: green, orange, purple
- Light and dark shades: light blue, dark green
Shapes
- Circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval
- Square has 4 equal sides; rectangle has opposite sides equal
- Daily objects: clock (circle), door (rectangle)
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Describe an object
Describe: a yellow triangle.
- 1Colour: yellow; Shape: triangle — three sides
Answer
It is a yellow triangle with three sides.
Compare shapes
How is a square different from a rectangle?
- 1Square: all sides equal
- 2Rectangle: only opposite sides equal
Answer
A square has four equal sides; a rectangle has only opposite sides equal.
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Adjective + noun order: red apple
- ✓ Primary colours mix to make secondary
- ✓ Shapes have sides and corners
- ✓ Use in picture description
Exam Tips
- • Spell colour words carefully
- • Count sides for shape questions
- • Match objects to shapes in classroom
Practice MCQs — Colours and Shapes
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Red + blue makes: