Social Studies grade 11

What is the relationship of Richard to Anthony?

• Uncle

• Son

• Grandfather

• Grandson

What is Wendy’s surname?

• Mohan

• Ramdin

• James

• Roberts

Which of the following BEST describes the

MAIN functions of a Caribbean family?

I. Providing a sense of emotional

security

II. Transmitting cultural heritage

III. Providing educational training

IV. Continuing the human race

• I, II and IV only

• I and IV only

• II, III and IV only

• I, II, III and IV

Which of the following groups would be MAINLY responsible for the socialization of the child in the Caribbean nuclear family?

• Aunts

• Parents

• Cousins

• Grandparents

In the Caribbean, the term ‘common law

union’ is used to describe

• courtship between cousins

• engagement between persons of

  different races

• a visiting relationship between

  adolescents

• an unmarried man and woman living

  together

Which word or phrase above refers to a

family situation with a fifth-form student, her parents and

grandparents living in the same household?

• Extended

• Nuclear

• Sibling

• Single-parent

Which word or phrase above refers to a

family situation with an adolescent female with responsibility for

younger brothers and sisters living in the same

household?

• Extended

• Nuclear

• Sibling

• Single-parent

All of the following actions illustrate effective

parenting EXCEPT

• agreeing with the child’s opinions

• providing career advice

• paying attention to the child’s

  psychological needs

• providing nurture and support

Item 9 refers to the following statement.

“Much has been written lately of the ability

being demonstrated by women to operate

in areas previously regarded as part of the

man’s domain.”

To which of the following does the statement

refer?

• Changing role of women in

  employment

• Lack of male involvement in national

  affairs

• Performance of women in traditional

  men’s work

• Perpetuation of the traditional role of

  women

Which of the following factors is MAINLY

responsible for the problem of street children

in some Caribbean countries?

• Reduced employment

• Poor infrastructure

• High divorce rates

• Few educational opportunities