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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 5 of 5

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

1CommunityA project has a budget of 100 units and two stated components cost 35 and 45. What remains?
2CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A rule recognized and enforced through a legal system.
3CommunityWhich place commonly provides books and reading resources for public use?
4Economics basicsWhich one is a service: a car repair or a bicycle?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a need: a safe place to live or a new phone case?
6Economics basicsWhich one is a good (a thing you can touch): an apple or a dental check-up?
7Government & citizenshipCharlottetown is the capital of which province or territory?
8Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for relations with other countries?
9Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Prince Edward Island, where its legislature meets?
10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada. • Winter is too long in Canada.
11Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Summer is the best season.”
12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Summer is the best season. • The store opens at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

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 teaches students at school?
15Community (Grade 4)Which community helper helps keep people safe and enforces the law?