Grade 11 Social studies diagnostic

15 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship and messages & sources, plus 3 from Grade 10. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

15 questions3 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 1 of 5

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

1Economics basicsMaya has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) working a shift at the bakery, 2) practising piano, 3) playing soccer with friends. Maya chooses working a shift at the bakery. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. playing soccer with friendsB. working a shift at the bakeryC. nothing, because the afternoon was freeD. practising piano

2Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $121 million and plans to spend $26 million this year. What is the result?

A. a surplus of $95 millionB. a deficit of $147 millionC. a deficit of $95 millionD. a surplus of $147 million

3Economics basicsA new technology makes solar panels much cheaper to produce. 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.

4Economics basicsJonah has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) studying for a test, 2) working a shift at the bakery, 3) going to a museum. Jonah chooses studying for a test. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. studying for a testB. nothing, because the afternoon was freeC. going to a museumD. working a shift at the bakery

5Government & citizenshipA government bill starts in the House of Commons. Which stage comes first: Royal Assent or first reading?

A. first readingB. Royal Assent

6Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Ben got 19 votes, Dara got 15 votes and Chen got 35 votes. Did the winner, Chen, get a majority (more than half of all 69 votes)?

A. YesB. No

7Government & citizenshipThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects freedom of association. Which group of Charter rights is this?

A. legal rightsB. democratic rightsC. equality rightsD. fundamental freedoms

8Government & citizenshipIn a Canadian federal election, which candidate wins a riding?

A. The oldest candidateB. The candidate with the most votes, even without a majorityC. Only a candidate with more than half of the votesD. The candidate chosen by the Senate

9Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Ottawa is the capital of Canada. • Winter is too long in Canada.

A. Winter is too long in Canada.B. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

10Messages & 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

11Messages & sourcesA photo shared online claims to show a flood “today”. Which check could reveal that it is an older photo?

A. Reading the caption againB. Zooming in on the coloursC. Counting the likesD. A reverse image search

12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • The Moon travels around Earth. • Winter is too long in Canada.

A. The Moon travels around Earth.B. Winter is too long in Canada.

From Grade 10

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

13Community (Grade 10)Community and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A formal request signed or supported by people seeking an action.

A. Separation of powersB. PetitionC. Public serviceD. Public consultation

14Community (Grade 10)Community and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A service provided for community needs through public arrangements.

A. RuleB. Constitutional limitC. CompromiseD. Public service

15Community (Grade 10)Community and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A duty or expectation connected to a role or action.

A. ResponsibilityB. AccountabilityC. DemocracyD. Citizen