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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5. 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 clean water.
Food and clean water are basic needs that support health.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Candy.
Candy is an enjoyable want, but it is not needed for basic health.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Protection from weather.
A safe home meets the need for protection and shelter.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Keeping the body warm.
Warm clothing helps protect the body from cold.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Clean drinking water.
Clean drinking water is necessary for health and daily life.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is A new toy when basic supplies are needed first.
A new toy can wait while important health and safety needs are met.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Turn off water when it is not needed.
Turning off unused water helps conserve an important resource.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Ask a trusted adult.
A trusted adult can help explain whether an item supports health, safety, or daily living.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Can people stay healthy and safe without it?.
Considering health and safety helps identify a basic need.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Resources such as money and time can be limited.
Limited resources mean people may need to choose which wants to have now or later.
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.
