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Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-251L4K-1EKO

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

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