Question

Which of the following statements best defines a trapezium?

Options

• A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides

• A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides

• A quadrilateral with all sides equal

• A quadrilateral with all angles equal to 90°

Answer 1

A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides

Explanation:

A trapezium has exactly one pair of opposite sides that are parallel. The other pair of opposite sides is non-parallel, which distinguishes it from parallelograms.