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Needs vs. Wants Summative

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a want?

a)

food

b)

water

c)

shelter

d)

smartphone

2.

Which of these is a need?

a)

clean air

b)

new jeans

c)

cool sneakers

d)

your favorite candy

3.

Which of these is not an example of a service?

a)

babysitting

b)

mowing the lawn

c)

a vase of flowers

d)

fixing your computer

4.

Using money to buy goods and services is called

a)

spending.

b)

investing

c)

wanting

d)

saving

5.

Which of these is an example of saving money?

a)

putting $10 in a bank

b)

buying a sandwich for $6

c)

walking around a toy store

d)

selling your old jeans for $5

6.

What is the difference between a want and a need?

a)

A want is more important than a need.

b)

A need is more important than a want.

c)

You can never buy things you want, only things you need.

d)

You can never buy things you need, only things you want.

7.

What is the definition of a want?

a)

Something you would like too have but will be okay without it.

b)

Something you truly can't live without.

c)

None of the above

8.

What is the definition of a need?

a)

Something you would like to have but will be okay without it

b)

Something you truly can't live without

c)

None of the above

9.

Which is Starbucks?

a)

Need

b)

Want

c)

Both

10.

Food is a...

a)

Need

b)

Want

11.

Social Media is an example of a...

a)

Want

b)

Need

c)

Both

12.

Clothes are a...

a)

Want

b)

Need

c)

Both

13.

Amusement parks are an example of....

a)

a need

b)

a want

14.

Is this an example of a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

15.

Is this an example of a want or need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

16.

Is this an example of a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

17.

What are some ways to deal with stress?

a)

Putting your head down and not talking.

b)

Pushing on a friend.

c)

Drink soda, don't exercise and stay up late at night.

d)

Drink water, listen to calm music, exercise, get plenty of sleep at home.

18.

What are some coping skills?

a)

Counting to 10

b)

Yelling at someone when your angry

c)

Controlling your breathing

d)

Go for a walk

e)

Taking a break and then coming back to the task

19.

What are coping skills you can do without leaving your seat?

a)

Count to ten

b)

Close your eyes

c)

Breathe deeply in and out

d)

Close the computer and go to sleep

e)

Stretch your arms and legs, wiggle your hands and feet

20.
Which of the following is one of the most effective anger management techniques?
a)
Think before you speak
b)
Get some exercise
c)
Respond rather than react
d)
Use humor