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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3. 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 Nutritious food.
Nutritious food meets a basic need for health.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Another toy when several toys are available.
An extra toy is a want when the child already has safe items to play with.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is It helps protect the head.
A helmet supports safety when riding a bicycle.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A house that protects a family from rain.
A house is shelter because it protects people from weather.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A grocery store.
A grocery store is a place where people can get food and other supplies.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is A new toy after an old toy still works.
A new toy is an extra want when the child already has a usable toy.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Rest and help from a trusted adult.
Rest and trusted care help a person recover safely.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Protection from cold weather.
Warm clothing helps meet the need for protection from cold.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Air to breathe.
Every person needs air to breathe.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Important needs should be covered.
Needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety come 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.
