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Wants and Needs

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tom decided to buy $200 worth of new clothes. Which of the following would be good reasons for the clothes being a need and not a want. (Pick 2)

a)

Tom needed to look more stylish. His other clothes were too ugly.

b)

Tom needed to fit in with his friends. All of his other friends wear the type of new clothes he bought.

c)

Tom needed to buy new clothes for his new job. His job has a certain dress code.

d)

Tom needed to wear name brand clothes. His other clothes were from stores that no one shops at anymore.

e)

Tom needed to buy new clothes because he lost all of his other clothes. Unfortunately, Tom’s house was flooded.

2.

Which of these explains a want, not a need?

a)

Shelter: If you don't have this you could possibly die in cold weather

b)

Chocolate: People like to eat this as a sweet treat, some may think it's delicious.

c)

Protein: This is important for having good health. It provides valuable nutrients.

d)

Clothes: You wear these to stay warm and out of jail.

3.

The definition of a need is: Something that is essential for life and ________ to __________.

a)

necessary, survive

b)

essential, life

c)

necessary, essential

d)

essential, survive

4.

In order to stay out of debt, it is important to put your needs before your wants.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What might be some good reasons that a computer is a need and not a want? (Pick 2)

a)

To check Facebook

b)

To do work for a job

c)

To do homework

d)

To play games on the internet

e)

To watch Netflix

6.

A want is: Something that makes life more happy and _________ but not _________ to survive.

a)

necessary, comfortable

b)

essential, necessary

c)

happy, comfortable

d)

comfortable, necessary

7.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

8.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Need

b)

Want

9.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

10.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Need

b)

Want

11.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Need

b)

Want

12.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

13.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

14.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Need

b)

Want

15.

Is this a want or a need?

a)

Want

b)

Need

16.

Air, shelter, and food are all examples of ______________

a)

needs

b)

wants

17.

What is the difference between wants and needs?

a)

Wants are desires or preferences that are not essential for survival or well-being, while needs are necessities that are required for survival or well-being.

b)

Wants are necessary for survival or well-being, while needs are optional.

c)

Wants and needs are the same thing.

d)

Wants are essential for survival or well-being, while needs are desires or preferences.