Open Court Unit 5 Lesson 5 Reading Grade 2

What does the word inauguration mean in this sentence? "At the inauguration, the new president took the oath of office."

• a feeling or people have
• a formal ceremony
• last day in office
• an informal meeting

What is a synonym for convention in this sentence? "The farmers had a convention in the fall."

• harvest
• graduation
• meeting
• disagreement

What does the word jury mean in this sentence? "The jury listened closely to the facts."

• people who make court decisions
• a group of people
• according to the law
• a detailed plan

What does the word mint most likely mean in this sentence? "People like to visit the national mint."

• a park with a lot of open space
• a building with a lot of pictures
• a large area with a lot of stores
• a place where money is made

What does the word organize mean in this sentence? "Some students will organize a music club."

• ask the teacher for permission
• work together for a goal
• walk far to raise money
• explain to their parents about

Immigrants come to America to

• worry less.
• live in peace.
• express their own opinions.
• find a better life.

Which words from the selection best support your answer for Part A?

• Those who do not break the law never have to worry.
• He knew that using peaceful ways
• People leave their homes to find a better life.
• by expressing their own choices

The first Congress met in

• Philadelphia.
• New York.
• Washington.
• Texas.

When is the Oath of Office given?

• in the Senate
• at the inauguration
• in the House of Representatives
• on Election Day

Who is the First Lady?

• a cartoon character
• the president's wife
• a member of the Senate
• the chief judge