LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS Grade 8 - Mathematics

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Name: _____________________________________ Date: ___________ Rating/Score: _______

ACTIVITY 1: PARALLEL LINES CUT BY TRANSVERSAL LINE

A. In the figure at the right 𝑚 ∥ 𝑛. 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑝 is a transversal.

Complete the table below using the given figure as your
reference.

Corresponding Alternate Interior Alternate Exterior Interior Angles on Exterior Angles

Angles Angles Angles the same side of on the same side of
transversal transversal
∠1 & ∠5 ∠4 & ∠5 ∠1 & ∠8 ∠3 & ∠5 ∠1 & ∠7
∠2 & ∠6
_________ __________ ___________ ___________ ___________

_________

B. Complete each sentence. Choose the correct answer inside the box and write on the space
provided.

Congruent Parallel Lines Supplementary 90o Transversal line 180o

1. _________________ are lines that do not intersect no matter how far they extend.

2. _______________________ is a line that cuts two or more lines.

3. When two lines are parallel and cut by a transversal, the corresponding angles are

________________.

4. When two lines are parallel and cut by a transversal, the alternate interior angles are

________________.

5. When two lines are parallel and cut by a transversal, the consecutive exterior angles on the

same side of the transversal are ________________.

6. When two lines are parallel and cut by a transversal, the alternate exterior angles are

________________.

7. When two lines are parallel and cut by a transversal, the consecutive interior angles on the

same side of the transversal are ________________.

Specific Week: Weeks 4 to 5

Target Competencies: Proves properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal and determines the conditions under
which lines and segments are parallel or perpendicular.
Note to the teacher: Refer to pp. 406-424 of the LM for the discussion.
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ACTIVITY 2:

A. Directions: Look at the figure on the right. Write TRUE if

the statement is correct and if it is FALSE, change the
underlined words to make it correct. Write the correct
answer on the space provided.
________________ 1. ∠1 & ∠3 are consecutive interior
angles on the same side of the
transversal.
________________ 2. ∠2 & ∠6 are alternate exterior angles.
________________ 3. ∠5 & ∠7 are corresponding angles.
________________ 4. ∠4 & ∠8 are alternate exterior angles.
________________ 5. ∠3 & ∠5 are vertical angles.
________________ 6. ∠1 & ∠5 are alternate interior angles.
________________ 7. ∠6 & ∠7 are consecutive interior angles on the same side of the
transversal.
________________8. ∠1 & ∠4 are alternate exterior angles.
________________ 9. ∠5 & ∠8 are consecutive exterior angles on the same side of the
transversal.
________________ 10. ∠3 & ∠7 are alternate interior angles.

B. Look at the figure below. Find the value of x

and the measure of each angle.

1. x = ______
2. ∠2 = _____
3. ∠6 = _____
4. ∠1 = _____
5. ∠3 = _____
7. ∠5 = _____
8. ∠7 = _____
9. ∠8 = _____

Specific Week: Weeks 4 to 5

Target Competencies: Proves properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal and determines the conditions under
which lines and segments are parallel or perpendicular.
Note to the teacher: Refer to pp. 406-424 of the LM for the discussion.
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ACTIVITY 3:

A. Given: 𝑙 ∥ 𝑚, 𝑛 is a transversal of 𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚

Prove: ∠3 ≅ ∠6 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦, ∠2 ≅
∠8 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦
Complete the following proofs.

STATEMENT REASON
1. 𝑙 ∥ 𝑚 1. Given

2. ∠1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠5; ∠2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠6 are pairs of

corresponding angles 2. ________________________________
3. ∠1 ≅ ∠5; ∠2 ≅ ∠6 3. The corresponding angles formed when a
transversal cut ∥ lines are ≅.
4. 𝑚∠1 = 𝑚∠5; 𝑚∠2 = 𝑚 ∠6 4. ________________________________

5. _____________________ 5. Definition of Linear pair

6. ∠1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠4; ∠2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠3 are

supplementary 6. ________________________________

7. ____________________________ 7. Definition of supplementary angles

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8. 𝑚∠5 + 𝑚∠4 = 1800
𝑚∠6 + 𝑚∠3 = 1800 8. ________________________________
9. ∠3 ≅ ∠6 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦,
∠2 ≅ ∠8 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 9. ________________________________

B. Complete the following proofs.

Given: 𝐴𝑆 ∥ 𝐶𝐷, 𝐸𝑅 ∥ 𝐴𝐶
Prove: ∠3 ≅ ∠2
STATEMENT REASON
1. 𝐴𝑆 ∥ 𝐶𝐷, 𝐸𝑅 ∥ 𝐴𝐶

2. ∠3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠1 form alternate interior ∠𝑠

3. ∠3 ≅ ∠1

4. ∠1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠2 form alternate interior ∠𝑠

5. ∠1 ≅ ∠2

6. ∠3 ≅ ∠2

Specific Week: Weeks 4 to 5

Target Competencies: Proves properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal and determines the conditions under
which lines and segments are parallel or perpendicular.
Note to the teacher: Refer to pp. 406-424 of the LM for the discussion.
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ACTIVITY 4: Parallelism or Perpendicularity

A. Directions: Study and understand the map

below then answer the following questions.

1. How many streets are perpendicular to Alpha

Street? What are those streets? ______
2. What are the two roads that parallel to Luna
Street? ___________________
3. How many streets are perpendicular to M.
Naval Street? What are those streets?
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4. Is Espina Street parallel to Reyes Street?
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5. Is M. Naval Street perpendicular to Sioson Street? _________________________

B. Look at the figures below and answer the following questions.

1. 𝑂𝐸 bisects ∠𝑅𝑂𝑆, What is the measure of ∠𝑅𝑂𝐸 and ∠𝑆𝑂𝐸?

2. What is the measure of ∠𝐸𝐴𝑅?

3. What is the value of x? __________________

Does the figure at the right illustrate perpendicular lines?

Specific Week: Weeks 4 to 5

Target Competencies: Proves properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal and determines the conditions under
which lines and segments are parallel or perpendicular.
Note to the teacher: Refer to pp. 406-424 of the LM for the discussion.