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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-R3KNP-1EKO

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1.What is a holiday?
2.What direction is opposite north?
3.Who helps put out fires?
4.What is voting?
5.Where do people borrow books?
6.Why do communities have laws?
7.What does a map show?
8.Name one job that serves a community.
9.What is a rule?
10.What is a neighborhood?

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 holiday?A special day of celebration or remembrance
  2. What direction is opposite north?South
  3. Who helps put out fires?A firefighter
  4. What is voting?Choosing among options or leaders
  5. Where do people borrow books?A library
  6. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order
  7. What does a map show?Places and locations
  8. Name one job that serves a community.Any valid community job
  9. What is a rule?An agreed guide for behavior
  10. What is a neighborhood?An area where people live near one another

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.