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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 3 of 5

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

1CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A person recognized as a member of a political community under its rules.
2CommunityDoes the largest vote total always mean every group’s needs were considered?
3CommunityWhich behaviour supports a balanced discussion?
4Economics basicsWhich one is a good (a thing you can touch): a car repair or a bicycle?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a need: clean air to breathe or a skateboard?
6Economics basicsWhich one is a service: mail delivery or a pair of shoes?
7Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for employment insurance?
8Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Yukon, where its legislature meets?
9Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for relations with other countries?
10Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Math is the most interesting subject.”
11Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “That book has the best ending ever written.”
12Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Our town has the friendliest people.”