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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1D83TFG-1EKO

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1.What is a citizen?
2.What symbol represents the United States?
3.What direction is opposite north?
4.Who leads a city government?
5.Why do communities have laws?
6.What is a neighborhood?
7.What is a holiday?
8.Name one job that serves a community.
9.Name one need people have.
10.Where do people borrow books?

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. What is a citizen?A member of a country or community
  2. What symbol represents the United States?The U.S. flag
  3. What direction is opposite north?South
  4. Who leads a city government?A mayor
  5. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order
  6. What is a neighborhood?An area where people live near one another
  7. What is a holiday?A special day of celebration or remembrance
  8. Name one job that serves a community.Any valid community job
  9. Name one need people have.Food, water, shelter, or clothing
  10. Where do people borrow books?A library

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.