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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 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? An agreement in which participants adjust some demands to resolve a difference.
2CommunityWhich notice states a useful temporary change?
3CommunityWhich is a reasoned response to disagreement?
4Economics basicsWhich one is a want: a new phone case or warm clothes in winter?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a service: a car repair or a loaf of bread?
6Economics basicsWhich one is a need: clean air to breathe or a movie ticket?
7Government & citizenshipWhitehorse is the capital of which province or territory?
8Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for snow clearing on neighbourhood streets?
9Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Prince Edward Island, where its legislature meets?
10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Canada has ten provinces and three territories. • That book has the best ending ever written.
11Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada.”
12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Our class has 28 students. • Basketball is more exciting than soccer.

From Grade 4

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

13Community (Grade 4)Which community helper drives a city bus?
14Community (Grade 4)Which community helper teaches students at school?
15Community (Grade 4)Which community helper flies airplanes?