Grade 7 Social studies diagnostic

15 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship, messages & sources and community, plus 3 from Grade 6. 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.

1CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? Benefits or conditions that support the wellbeing of a community broadly.

A. Separation of powersB. Common goodC. RightD. Constitutional limit

2CommunityA class vote has 12 for A, 9 for B and 4 for C. Which option has the most votes?

A. CB. AC. BD. a three-way tie

3CommunityWhich question is most respectful about a personal preference?

A. You must believe this, correct?B. Why does everyone like you act that way?C. Would you like to share what this tradition means to you?D. Tell me private details now.

4Economics basicsSami has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) playing soccer with friends, 2) going to a museum, 3) practising piano. Sami chooses playing soccer with friends. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. practising pianoB. playing soccer with friendsC. nothing, because the afternoon was freeD. going to a museum

5Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $187 million and plans to spend $104 million this year. What is the result?

A. a deficit of $291 millionB. a deficit of $83 millionC. a surplus of $291 millionD. a surplus of $83 million

6Economics basicsLena has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) visiting a grandparent, 2) practising piano, 3) working a shift at the bakery. Lena chooses visiting a grandparent. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. practising pianoB. working a shift at the bakeryC. nothing, because the afternoon was freeD. visiting a grandparent

7Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Ben got 17 votes, Ivan got 39 votes and Ana got 25 votes. The candidate with the most votes wins. Who won?

A. AnaB. IvanC. Ben

8Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for building permits for houses?

A. federalB. municipal (local)C. provincial or territorial

9Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, where its legislature meets?

A. FrederictonB. WinnipegC. St. John’sD. Yellowknife

10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • The Moon travels around Earth. • Math is the most interesting subject.

A. Math is the most interesting subject.B. The Moon travels around Earth.

11Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Mornings are the worst part of the day.”

A. an opinionB. a fact

12Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Sale ends at midnight tonight!”

A. emotional appealB. bandwagonC. scarcity or urgencyD. celebrity endorsement

From Grade 6

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

13Economics basics (Grade 6)Which one is a good (a thing you can touch): babysitting or a bicycle?

A. babysittingB. a bicycle

14Community (Grade 6)Which behaviour supports a balanced discussion?

A. Allowing each person a chance to contributeB. Mocking a concernC. Hiding one optionD. Interrupting every speaker

15Economics basics (Grade 6)Which one is a service: a loaf of bread or babysitting?

A. babysittingB. a loaf of bread