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 3 of 5

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

1Economics basicsTheo has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) studying for a test, 2) volunteering at an animal shelter, 3) practising piano. Theo chooses studying for a test. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. nothing, because the afternoon was freeB. volunteering at an animal shelterC. studying for a testD. practising piano

2Economics basicsAn excellent harvest produces many more apples than usual. Which change does this describe?

A. Supply decreased.B. Supply increased.C. Demand increased.D. Demand decreased.

3Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $193 million and plans to spend $161 million this year. What is the result?

A. a surplus of $32 millionB. a surplus of $354 millionC. a deficit of $354 millionD. a deficit of $32 million

4Economics basicsLena has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) going to a movie, 2) visiting a grandparent, 3) practising piano. Lena chooses going to a movie. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. going to a movieB. nothing, because the afternoon was freeC. practising pianoD. visiting a grandparent

5Government & citizenshipBefore a federal bill receives Royal Assent, which bodies must pass it?

A. Only the SenateB. Only the House of CommonsC. Only the provincial legislaturesD. Both the House of Commons and the Senate

6Government & 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

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

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

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

A. report stageB. third reading

9Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Earth travels around the Sun. • Blue is a nicer colour than green.

A. Blue is a nicer colour than green.B. Earth travels around the Sun.

10Messages & 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

11Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Don’t let your pet feel lonely: buy the toy it will love.”

A. emotional appealB. bandwagonC. celebrity endorsementD. scarcity or urgency

12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • This bridge was built in 1932. • Our town has the friendliest people.

A. This bridge was built in 1932.B. Our town has the friendliest people.

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 person recognized as a member of a political community under its rules.

A. CompromiseB. CitizenC. RuleD. Consensus

14Community (Grade 10)Which is a reasoned response to disagreement?

A. Ask for evidence and explain the trade-offs.B. Insult the whole group.C. Pretend dissenters do not exist.

15Community (Grade 10)Community and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? The principle that public power should be exercised under established law rather than arbitrary choice.

A. CompromiseB. Rule of lawC. Public consultationD. Right