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Grade 5 · Social studies

Grade 5 Social studies diagnostic

15 questions on economics basics, messages & sources, government & citizenship and community, plus 3 from Grade 4. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

15 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 place commonly provides books and reading resources for public use?
2CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A formal request signed or supported by people seeking an action.
3CommunityA class records 11 votes for option A, 8 for B and 6 for C. How many votes were recorded?
4Economics basicsWhich one is a need: a bigger TV or clean air to breathe?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a service: babysitting or a bicycle?
6Economics basicsWhich one is a need: clean air to breathe or a bigger TV?
7Government & citizenshipQuebec City is the capital of which province or territory?
8Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for city bus service?
9Government & citizenshipEdmonton is the capital of which province or territory?
10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Blue is a nicer colour than green. • Earth travels around the Sun.
11Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada.”
12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • This bridge was built in 1932. • Our town has the friendliest people.

From Grade 4

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

13Community (Grade 4)Which community helper builds houses and furniture with wood?
14Community (Grade 4)Which community helper puts out fires and rescues people?
15Community (Grade 4)Which community helper drives a city bus?