In this quiz, we test our understanding of how to determine whether a point lies in a quadrant, on an axis, or at the origin.
Try to answer the questions before checking the answers at the bottom of the page.
Instructions
For a point:
$$(x,y)$$
Remember:
\(Q1: (+,+)\)
\(Q2: (-,+)\)
\(Q3: (-,-)\)
\(Q4: (+,-)\)
If \(y=0\) and \(x\neq0\), the point is on the \(x\)-axis.
If \(x=0\) and \(y\neq0\), the point is on the \(y\)-axis.
If \(x=0\) and \(y=0\), the point is at the origin.
Question 1
Which quadrant contains the point:
$$P=(3,5)$$
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(Q2\)
C) \(Q3\)
D) \(Q4\)
Question 2
Which quadrant contains the point:
$$P=(-4,2)$$
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(Q2\)
C) \(Q3\)
D) \(Q4\)
Question 3
Which quadrant contains the point:
$$P=(-2,-7)$$
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(Q2\)
C) \(Q3\)
D) \(Q4\)
Question 4
Which quadrant contains the point:
$$P=(6,-3)$$
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(Q2\)
C) \(Q3\)
D) \(Q4\)
Question 5
Where does the point lie?
$$P=(5,0)$$
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(x\)-axis
C) \(y\)-axis
D) Origin
Question 6
Where does the point lie?
$$P=(0,-4)$$
A) \(Q4\)
B) \(x\)-axis
C) \(y\)-axis
D) Origin
Question 7
Where does the point lie?
$$P=(0,0)$$
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(x\)-axis only
C) \(y\)-axis only
D) Origin
Question 8
Which sign pattern represents Quadrant \(3\)?
A) \((+,+)\)
B) \((-,+)\)
C) \((-,-)\)
D) \((+,-)\)
Question 9
A point has:
$$x>0$$
and
$$y<0$$
Which quadrant contains the point?
A) \(Q1\)
B) \(Q2\)
C) \(Q3\)
D) \(Q4\)
Question 10
Which statement is correct?
A) A point on the \(x\)-axis is also in a quadrant.
B) A point on the \(y\)-axis is always in \(Q2\).
C) Points on the \(x\)-axis or \(y\)-axis are not in any quadrant.
D) The origin is in \(Q1\).
Answers
1. A) \(Q1\)
2. B) \(Q2\)
3. C) \(Q3\)
4. D) \(Q4\)
5. B) \(x\)-axis
6. C) \(y\)-axis
7. D) Origin
8. C) \((-,-)\)
9. D) \(Q4\)
10. C) Points on the \(x\)-axis or \(y\)-axis are not in any quadrant.
Practice
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