Select the Correct Tool to Measure Objects: CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1 - Common Core: 2nd Grade Math
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Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a phone?
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a phone?
You would use a ruler to measure a phone because a phone is most likely smaller than 
inches, which is the size of a ruler. The other tools are much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a phone because a phone is most likely smaller than
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Which of the following would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a chair?
Which of the following would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a chair?
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a chair because a chair is most likely bigger than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. Both a yardstick and measuring tape would be large enough to measure a chair.
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a chair because a chair is most likely bigger than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. Both a yardstick and measuring tape would be large enough to measure a chair.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a taco?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a taco?
You would use a ruler to measure a taco because a taco is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a taco because a taco is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
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Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a room?
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a room?
A room is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 
feet (or 
inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure over 
feet.
A room is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a candle?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a candle?
You would use a ruler to measure a shoe because a candle is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a shoe because a candle is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a mailbox?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a mailbox?
Most mailboxes will be talker than 
inches and 
feet (
inches) which would make the mailbox bigger than a ruler, yardstick, and meter stick. However, a mailbox will not be taller than what measuring tape can measure. Measuring tape can measure at about 
feet.
Most mailboxes will be talker than
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a deck?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a deck?
A deck is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 12 inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure up to 25 feet.
A deck is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 12 inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure up to 25 feet.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an oven?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an oven?
An oven is most likely larger ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 12 inches. A yardstick can measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick.
An oven is most likely larger ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 12 inches. A yardstick can measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a jar?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a jar?
You would use a ruler to measure a jar because a jar is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a jar because a jar is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bug?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bug?
You would use a ruler to measure a bug because a bug is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a bug because a bug is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a kite?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a kite?
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.
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.
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door?
A door is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 
feet (or 
inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. However, measuring tape can measuring up to 
feet, and most doors are about 
feet.
A door is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a coffee table?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a coffee table?
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a coffee table because a coffee table is most likely bigger than 
inches, which is the size of a ruler. Both a yardstick and measuring tape would be large enough to measure a coffee table.
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a coffee table because a coffee table is most likely bigger than
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog's paw print?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog's paw print?
You would use a ruler to measure a dog's paw print because a dog's paw print is most likely smaller than 
inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a dog's paw print because a dog's paw print is most likely smaller than
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a book?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a book?
You would use a ruler to measure a book because a book is most likely smaller than 
inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a book because a book is most likely smaller than
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a drinking glass?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a drinking glass?
You would use a ruler to measure a drinking glass because a drinking glass is most likely smaller than 
inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a drinking glass because a drinking glass is most likely smaller than
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Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a backyard?
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a backyard?
A backyard is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to inches, a yardstick can only measure up to feet (or inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure over feet.
A backyard is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door mat?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door mat?
A door mat is most likely larger then a ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 
inches. A yardstick can measure up to 
feet (or 
inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick.
A door mat is most likely larger then a ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to
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Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a tree-stump?
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a tree-stump?
You would want to use a yardstick to measure a tree-stump because a tree-stump is most likely bigger than 
inches, which is the length of a ruler. However, a tree-stump is normally not bigger than 
inches, or three feet. Measuring tape is usually used to measure much larger objects.
You would want to use a yardstick to measure a tree-stump because a tree-stump is most likely bigger than
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Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog collar?
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog collar?
You would use a ruler to measure a dog collar because a dog collar is most likely smaller than inches, which is the size of a ruler. The other tools are much larger.
You would use a ruler to measure a dog collar because a dog collar is most likely smaller than
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