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Needs vs Wants

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which drink/beverage is a NEED?

a)

soda

b)

coffee

c)

water

d)

Gatorade

2.

Which of the following items is a WANT for a student attending UI REACH?

a)

body wash/body soap

b)

laundry detergent

c)

car

d)

deodorant

3.

A NEED is something we must have in order to survive and maintain our well-being.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Is a television a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

5.

Is a computer a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

c)

depends on your age and responsibilities (ex. age, job, school tasks)

6.

Scenario: You are living independently in an apartment after college. Which of the following items do you NEED to purchase or pay for every month before buying something you WANT?

a)

rent

b)

utilities (water, electric, gas, etc.)

c)

groceries

d)

all of the above

7.

Is exercise a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

8.

A WANT is an upgrade or something we would like to have.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Is the shelter/home in this picture a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

10.

Which is a NEED for most people?

a)

art supplies

b)

glasses and/or sunglasses

c)

coffeemaker

d)

board games

11.

Is a car a NEED or a WANT?

a)

need

b)

want

c)

depends on your responsibilities (ex. age, job, school tasks)

12.

Is a job a NEED or a WANT for most adults?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

13.

Are friends and family (a support system) a NEED or a WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

14.

Which of the following is a WANT for a student attending UI REACH?

a)

Netflix

b)

cleaning supplies

c)

daily care items (toothpaste, deodorant)

d)

basic clothing

15.

Is a gym membership you pay for a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

16.

A daily trip to Starbucks for coffee makes me happy, so it is a NEED.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A pair of winter boots is a NEED when you live in Iowa, so buying the most expensive pair I can find is necessary.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Is a cell phone most likely a NEED or a WANT for a 17-year old who has after-school activities, a part-time job, and curfew?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

19.

Some of our NEEDS and WANTS will change as we go through life.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Is this brand of clothing a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

21.

Which is a NEED for most people?

a)

holiday decorations

b)

medication

c)

skateboard

d)

toaster

22.

Is having access to healthcare (medical or dental care) a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

23.

A vacation to a tropical destination is a NEED.

a)

True (It's a NEED!)

b)

False (It's a WANT!)

24.

Which of the following is a NEED for a UI REACH student?

a)

Air Jordan Shoes

b)

Residence Hall Dining

c)

iPhone 14

d)

Beats Headphones

25.

Cookies make me happy, so they are a NEED.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Weekly therapy helps me maintain my mental and emotional health, so it is a NEED.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which food item is a NEED?

a)

cookies

b)

ice cream

c)

hamburger and fries

d)

fruit and/or vegetables