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Needs vs Wants

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 11mins

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)

basic laptop

b)

toothbrush + toothpaste

c)

dorm decorations

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 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.

Is exercise a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

7.

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

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

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

9.

Which is a NEED for most people?

a)

art supplies

b)

prescription glasses and/or sunglasses

c)

coffeemaker

d)

board games

10.

Is a car a NEED or a WANT?

a)

need

b)

want

c)

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

11.

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

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

12.

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

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

13.

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

14.

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

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

15.

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

a)

laundry detergent

b)

support system

c)

basic laptop

d)

access to social media

16.

Is a basic 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

17.

Is this brand of clothing a NEED or WANT?

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

18.

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

a)

NEED

b)

WANT

19.

Which is a NEED for most people?

a)

holiday decorations

b)

medication

c)

skateboard

d)

toaster

20.

A vacation to a tropical destination is a NEED.

a)

True (It's a NEED!)

b)

False (It's a WANT!)

21.

Which food item is a NEED?

a)

cookies

b)

ice cream

c)

hamburger and fries

d)

fruit and/or vegetables

22.

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

a)

True

b)

False

23.

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

a)

coffee

b)

Burge Dining

c)

crafting supplies

d)

video games

24.

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

a)

True

b)

False

25.

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