Grade 1 Social Studies · Needs and Wants
Build social studies skills with five 10-question practice tests covering basic needs, wants, safety, resources, and responsible choices.
These Grade 1 Social Studies practice tests help students tell the difference between basic needs and wants. Students review food, water, air, shelter, clothing, safety, trusted care, extra items, and responsible use of resources.
Complete one 10-question test at a time. Ask the student to explain why each choice is a need or a want. Use examples from meals, clothing, school supplies, toys, and weather to connect the questions to daily life.
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1. Test
A 10-question Grade 1 social studies practice test on basic needs, wants, safety, resources, and responsible choices.
Read each question carefully. Choose one answer, then open the solution to review the difference between needs and wants.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Clean water.
Clean water is needed for health and daily living.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is A toy robot.
A want is something enjoyable that people can have, but it is not required for basic health or safety.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Needs help people stay healthy and safe.
Basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety support healthy living.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A home.
A home provides a place for people to live and be protected from weather.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A warm coat.
Warm clothing helps protect the body from cold weather.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Candy.
Candy may be enjoyable, but it is not required in the same way as water, food, or shelter.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Air.
People need air to breathe and stay alive.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A healthy meal.
Healthy food is a basic need that helps the body grow and work.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Medicine or care from a trusted adult.
Medicine and care can help a sick person become healthy and safe.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Choose needs before extra wants.
Choosing needs first helps people use limited money, time, and supplies wisely.
A need is something important for health, safety, shelter, or daily living, such as food, water, air, or a safe home.
A want is something a person would enjoy having, such as a toy, treat, game, or decoration, but it is not required for basic health and safety.
The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 1 needs and wants questions in total.
