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Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1G9ZG25-1EKO

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1.Why do communities have laws?
2.Who helps put out fires?
3.What is a neighborhood?
4.What is a rule?
5.Where do people borrow books?
6.What is a holiday?
7.Who leads a city government?
8.What direction is opposite north?
9.What does a map show?
10.What symbol represents the United States?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order
  2. Who helps put out fires?A firefighter
  3. What is a neighborhood?An area where people live near one another
  4. What is a rule?An agreed guide for behavior
  5. Where do people borrow books?A library
  6. What is a holiday?A special day of celebration or remembrance
  7. Who leads a city government?A mayor
  8. What direction is opposite north?South
  9. What does a map show?Places and locations
  10. What symbol represents the United States?The U.S. flag

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.