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 2 of 5

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

1Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $180 million and plans to spend $84 million this year. What is the result?

A. a surplus of $96 millionB. a surplus of $264 millionC. a deficit of $264 millionD. a deficit of $96 million

2Economics basicsTheo has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) going to a museum, 2) visiting a grandparent, 3) playing soccer with friends. Theo chooses going to a museum. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. going to a museumB. playing soccer with friendsC. visiting a grandparentD. nothing, because the afternoon was free

3Economics 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.

4Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $167 million and plans to spend $77 million this year. What is the result?

A. a surplus of $90 millionB. a deficit of $244 millionC. a surplus of $244 millionD. a deficit of $90 million

5Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Dara got 26 votes, Ivan got 11 votes and Jada got 5 votes. What percentage of all votes did Dara get? Round to one decimal place.

Your answer%

6Government & citizenshipA government bill starts in the House of Commons. Which stage comes right after second reading?

A. report stageB. first readingC. committee stage

7Government & citizenshipThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination. Which group of Charter rights is this?

A. equality rightsB. mobility rightsC. democratic rightsD. official languages of Canada

8Government & citizenshipWhat is the minimum voting age in Canadian federal elections?

A. 18B. 21C. 25D. 16

9Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Our class has 28 students. • Winter is too long in Canada.

A. Our class has 28 students.B. Winter is too long in Canada.

10Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Give your family the safe, happy home they deserve.”

A. bandwagonB. scarcity or urgencyC. celebrity endorsementD. emotional appeal

11Messages & sourcesA post says “a study proves” something. What should you look for?

A. Who did the study, where it was published, and whether other studies agreeB. Whether the post has many sharesC. Whether the post uses the word “proves”D. Whether the post is short

12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Basketball is more exciting than soccer. • The Moon travels around Earth.

A. Basketball is more exciting than soccer.B. The Moon travels around Earth.

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 service provided for community needs through public arrangements.

A. RuleB. Constitutional limitC. CompromiseD. Public service

14Community (Grade 10)Community and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A situation in which a competing interest could improperly influence a duty or decision.

A. CitizenB. Conflict of interestC. AccountabilityD. Rule

15Community (Grade 10)Community and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A process for gathering people's views before a public decision.

A. Common goodB. Public serviceC. Public consultationD. Rule