Past and Present

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Long ago, people used this to wash clothes. What do people use today to wash clothes?

   • an electric lamp
   • a washing machine
   • a phone map
2. 2.

   Today, people use this to send messages. What did people use long ago to send messages?

   • an oil lamp
   • a paper letter
   • a paper map
3. 3.

   Which job do an oil lamp and an electric lamp both do?

   • find places
   • light a room
   • send messages
4. 4.

   What changed from a radio to an online video?

   • The map shows where you are right now.
   • People can pick from many more shows.
   • Vehicles carry more people farther.
5. 5.

   Long ago, people used this to write down ideas. What do people use today to write down ideas?

   • a supermarket
   • a bus
   • a tablet