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Grade 4 · Social studies

Grade 4 Social studies diagnostic

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

12 questions4 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.

1CommunityWhich community helper puts out fires and rescues people?
2CommunityWhich question is most useful before choosing a class activity?
3CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A duty or expectation connected to a role or action.
4Economics basicsWhich one is a want: water to drink or a movie ticket?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a good (a thing you can touch): a haircut or a book?
6Economics basicsWhich one is a want: a set of stickers or clean air to breathe?
7Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for garbage and recycling collection?
8Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Alberta, where its legislature meets?
9Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for local fire departments?
10Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Canada has ten provinces and three territories.”
11Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “The film is 95 minutes long.”
12Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Our school library has 2500 books.”