Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Select the Correct Tool to Measure Objects: CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1
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Example Question #21 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog's paw print?
Yardstick
Meter stick
Ruler
Measuring tape
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a dog's paw print because a dog's paw print is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #22 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an envelope?
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure an envelope because an envelope is most likely smaller than
Example Question #22 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a piece of paper?
Yardstick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a piece of paper because a piece of paper is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #1151 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a book?
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a book because a book is most likely smaller than
Example Question #23 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a ceiling fan?
Yardstick or measuring tape
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick or measuring tape
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a ceiling fan because a ceiling fan is most likely bigger than 
Example Question #24 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a sock?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
Yardstick or measuring tape
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a sock because a sock is most likely smaller than
Example Question #23 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a coffee mug?
Meter stick
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a coffee mug because a coffee mug is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #24 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a couch?
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Measuring tape
A couch is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #25 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a swing set?
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Yardstick or Meter stick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
A swing set is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to
Example Question #1157 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a foot?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a foot because a foot is most likely smaller than 
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