3. This is a photo of the GPO in Dublin. Examine and discuss the various lines you can see. Here are some phrases to help you:
The columns are The
to the steps. are parallel to each other.
4. Write down your full name using only capital letters. How many examples of horizontal, vertical, oblique, parallel and perpendicular lines can you fi nd?
Puzzler
Can you work out what the mystery person’s name is? (Their name is written in block capitals.)
The fi rst letter is made up of 2 vertical parallel lines joined by a perpendicular line.
The second letter is made up of 1 vertical line with 3 horizontal perpendicular lines.
The third letter is made up of 1 vertical line with 1 horizontal perpendicular line. The fourth letter is the same as the second letter.
The fi fth and fi nal letter is made up of 2 vertical parallel lines joined by 1 oblique line.
Angles
An angle is formed when 2 straight lines meet. The size of the angle is the amount of space between the 2 lines.