Grade 6 Social studies diagnostic

15 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship, messages & sources and community, plus 3 from Grade 5. 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 is a shared criterion rather than a personal preference?

A. The activity must fit the available time.B. My favourite word is picnic.C. I like blue.D. I prefer the longest title.

2CommunityA playground proposal ignores children who use mobility aids. Which criterion is missing?

A. accessibilityB. name lengthC. decorationD. page colour

3CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A decision or position reached through broad agreement within a group.

A. PetitionB. Conflict of interestC. Common goodD. Consensus

4Economics basicsPriya has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) studying for a test, 2) volunteering at an animal shelter, 3) working a shift at the bakery. Priya chooses studying for a test. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. studying for a testB. working a shift at the bakeryC. nothing, because the afternoon was freeD. volunteering at an animal shelter

5Economics basicsWhich one is a good (a thing you can touch): mail delivery or a loaf of bread?

A. mail deliveryB. a loaf of bread

6Economics basicsLena has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) volunteering at an animal shelter, 2) practising piano, 3) going to a museum. Lena chooses volunteering at an animal shelter. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. volunteering at an animal shelterB. nothing, because the afternoon was freeC. practising pianoD. going to a museum

7Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Dara got 14 votes, Ivan got 6 votes and Eli got 37 votes. What percentage of all votes did Eli get? Round to one decimal place.

Your answer%

8Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for the postal service?

A. provincial or territorialB. federalC. municipal (local)

9Government & citizenshipWinnipeg is the capital of which province or territory?

A. NunavutB. Nova ScotiaC. ManitobaD. Prince Edward Island

10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Blue is a nicer colour than green. • This bridge was built in 1932.

A. Blue is a nicer colour than green.B. This bridge was built in 1932.

11Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Hockey star Sam Lee drinks PowerFizz every day.”

A. celebrity endorsementB. scarcity or urgencyC. bandwagonD. emotional appeal

12Messages & sourcesA photo shared online claims to show a flood “today”. Which check could reveal that it is an older photo?

A. Reading the caption againB. Zooming in on the coloursC. Counting the likesD. A reverse image search

From Grade 5

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

13Economics basics (Grade 5)Which one is a need: a movie ticket or a safe place to live?

A. a movie ticketB. a safe place to live

14Community (Grade 5)Which notice states a useful temporary change?

A. Something changed.B. Important notice with no detailsC. Be aware.D. The north entrance is closed today; use the signed south entrance.

15Economics basics (Grade 5)Which one is a want: a new phone case or a safe place to live?

A. a new phone caseB. a safe place to live