Grade 10 Social studies diagnostic

15 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship, messages & sources and community, plus 3 from Grade 9. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

15 questions4 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 3 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A stated expectation for behaviour within a group or setting.

A. Constitutional limitB. RuleC. Public consultationD. Representative

2CommunityA survey is sent only to one club. Can it automatically represent an entire town?

A. No.B. Yes, always.C. Only if the club agrees unanimously.

3CommunityWhich action makes a decision more transparent?

A. Hiding the criteria until after the resultB. Deleting disagreementC. Publishing the criteria, evidence and reasonsD. Reporting only a slogan

4Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $107 million and plans to spend $76 million this year. What is the result?

A. a deficit of $183 millionB. a deficit of $31 millionC. a surplus of $183 millionD. a surplus of $31 million

5Economics basicsPriya has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) practising piano, 2) volunteering at an animal shelter, 3) going to a museum. Priya chooses practising piano. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. volunteering at an animal shelterB. nothing, because the afternoon was freeC. going to a museumD. practising piano

6Economics basicsAfter the holidays, far fewer people want to buy wrapping paper. Assuming nothing else changes, what will most likely happen to the price?

A. It will most likely rise.B. It will most likely fall.C. It will stay exactly the same.

7Government & citizenshipA government bill starts in the House of Commons. Which stage comes first: third reading or first reading?

A. first readingB. third reading

8Government & citizenshipHow are members of the House of Commons chosen?

A. They inherit their seats.B. They are elected in electoral districts (ridings).C. They are appointed by the Governor General.D. They are chosen by provincial premiers.

9Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Farah got 13 votes, Ivan got 5 votes and Gus got 17 votes. The candidate with the most votes wins. Who won?

A. GusB. FarahC. Ivan

10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • There are 12 months in a year. • That book has the best ending ever written.

A. That book has the best ending ever written.B. There are 12 months in a year.

11Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Sale ends at midnight tonight!”

A. emotional appealB. bandwagonC. scarcity or urgencyD. celebrity endorsement

12Messages & sourcesWhich is the best first question about an unfamiliar website?

A. Who is behind this site, and what is its purpose?B. Does the site use nice colours?C. Is the font easy to read?D. How many images does it have?

From Grade 9

These questions check skills from the grade below, so gaps can be spotted early.

13Community (Grade 9)Which statement avoids a stereotype?

A. People within the same group can have different preferences.B. All members of a group have one skill.C. Everyone from a place thinks alike.D. A person's name proves their beliefs.

14Government & citizenship (Grade 9)In Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for education and schools?

A. provincial or territorialB. federalC. municipal (local)

15Community (Grade 9)Which evidence would support a claim about a particular person's preference?

A. only a stereotypeB. only their birthplaceC. only their surnameD. that person's own relevant statement