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Grade 8 · Social studies

Grade 8 Social studies diagnostic

12 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship, messages & sources and community. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

12 questions4 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 5 of 5

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1CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A stated expectation for behaviour within a group or setting.
2CommunityA survey receives 150 replies from 600 invitations. Find the response rate as a percentage.
3CommunityWhich is an example of an opinion?
4Economics basicsTheo has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) working a shift at the bakery, 2) visiting a grandparent, 3) studying for a test. Theo chooses working a shift at the bakery. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?
5Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $139 million and plans to spend $73 million this year. What is the result?
6Economics basicsA popular video makes many people want to try a new snack. Assuming nothing else changes, what will most likely happen to the price?
7Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Hana got 9 votes, Gus got 8 votes and Ben got 4 votes. The candidate with the most votes wins. Who won?
8Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for the postal service?
9Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Manitoba, where its legislature meets?
10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. • Summer is the best season.
11Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Limited edition: once it is gone, it is gone forever.”
12Messages & sourcesWhy should you check the date of an article?