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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2. 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 Food and water.
Food and water are basic needs that support the body.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is A shiny new backpack when an old one works.
A new backpack can be a want when a safe, useful backpack is already available.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Protects people from weather and danger.
Shelter gives people a safe place to live and protection from weather.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A safe home with a trusted adult.
A safe home and trusted adult can provide protection and care.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Clean water.
Clean water is safer to drink and is an important basic need.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is A special treat after a meal.
A special treat can be enjoyable, but it is not a basic need.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is To stay dry and protected in rainy weather.
A raincoat protects a person from rain and can help keep the body warm and dry.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Wait and choose a need first.
Waiting for a want allows important needs to be met first.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is To help see clearly.
Some people need glasses to see clearly and safely.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Which needs are most important.
When resources are limited, families consider important needs before extra wants.
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.
