Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Measurement & Data
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Example Question #11 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a drinking glass?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a drinking glass because a drinking glass is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #81 : Data Analysis And Probability
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a kite?
Ruler
Measuring tape
Scale
Yardstick
Yardstick
You would want to use a yardstick to measure a kite because a kite is most likely bigger than 12 inches, which is the length of a ruler. However, a kite is normally not bigger than 36 inches, or three feet. Measuring tape is usually used to measure much larger objects.
Example Question #13 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a tree-stump?
Ruler
Both a ruler and measuring tape
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
You would want to use a yardstick to measure a tree-stump because a tree-stump is most likely bigger than 
Example Question #14 : Measurement & Data
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog collar?
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a dog collar because a dog collar is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #15 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a pair of reading glasses?
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a pair of reading glasses because a pair of reading glasses is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #16 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a finger?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
Meter stick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a finger because a finger is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #17 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a hand?
Meter stick or yardstick
Yardstick
Ruler
Measuring tape
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a hand because a hand is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #11 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bookcase?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Yard stick
Measuring tape
A bookcase is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #17 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door mat?
Ruler
Measuring tape
Meter stick
Yardstick or meter stick
Yardstick or meter stick
A door mat is most likely larger then a ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #18 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an umbrella?
Ruler
Yardstick
Meter stick or yardstick
Measuring tape
Meter stick or yardstick
An umbrella is most likely larger than a ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to
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