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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 4 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 duty or expectation connected to a role or action.
2CommunityWhich is an example of an opinion?
3CommunityOf 40 respondents, 30 support a proposal. What percentage supports it in the sample?
%
4Economics basicsWhich one is a service: a backpack or a car repair?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a need: a movie ticket or water to drink?
6Economics basicsWhich one is a good (a thing you can touch): a music lesson or an apple?
7Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for driver’s licences?
8Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of British Columbia, where its legislature meets?
9Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for the Criminal Code?
10Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Pizza is the tastiest food.”
11Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Winter is too long in Canada. • The Moon travels around Earth.
12Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Our school library has 2500 books.”

From Grade 4

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

13Community (Grade 4)Which community helper flies airplanes?
14Community (Grade 4)Which community helper helps sick or injured animals?
15Community (Grade 4)Which community helper teaches students at school?