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 5 of 5

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

1CommunityA survey receives 150 replies from 600 invitations. Find the response rate as a percentage.

Your answer

2CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? An agreement in which participants adjust some demands to resolve a difference.

A. Public consultationB. CompromiseC. Public serviceD. Petition

3CommunityA project has a budget of 100 units and two stated components cost 35 and 45. What remains?

Your answer

4Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $65 million and plans to spend $182 million this year. What is the result?

A. a surplus of $117 millionB. a deficit of $247 millionC. a deficit of $117 millionD. a surplus of $247 million

5Economics basicsMaya has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) volunteering at an animal shelter, 2) practising piano, 3) playing soccer with friends. Maya chooses volunteering at an animal shelter. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. practising pianoB. playing soccer with friendsC. volunteering at an animal shelterD. nothing, because the afternoon was free

6Economics basicsA long heat wave makes many more people want to buy ice cream. Assuming nothing else changes, what will most likely happen to the price?

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

7Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Ivan got 13 votes, Eli got 7 votes and Ben got 4 votes. Did the winner, Ivan, get a majority (more than half of all 24 votes)?

A. YesB. No

8Government & citizenshipA government bill starts in the House of Commons. Which stage comes first: report stage or third reading?

A. report stageB. third reading

9Government & 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.

10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Pizza is the tastiest food. • Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

A. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.B. Pizza is the tastiest food.

11Messages & 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?

12Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “A famous movie star chose this backpack. Shouldn’t you?”

A. emotional appealB. scarcity or urgencyC. celebrity endorsementD. bandwagon

From Grade 9

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

13Community (Grade 9)Which response respects a person's boundary?

A. That is okay; you do not have to answer.B. You owe us every detail.C. Refusing proves my assumption.D. I will guess and publish it.

14Government & citizenship (Grade 9)In Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for driver’s licences?

A. municipal (local)B. provincial or territorialC. federal

15Community (Grade 9)Which is a personal account rather than a universal rule?

A. All cultures have one routine.B. No one ever eats alone.C. In my family, we usually eat together on Sundays.D. Every family has the same schedule.