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WorksheetsNeeds and Wants
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a basic need for all humans?
A new toy
Water
A bicycle
A computer
Which of the following is a want, not a need?
Food
Shelter
A video game
Clothing
Why is food considered a basic need?
It is fun to eat
It is necessary for survival
It is expensive
It is colourful
Which of these is an example of a need?
A holiday
A warm coat in winter
A pet dog
A new phone
What is the main difference between needs and wants?
Needs are more fun than wants
Needs are essential for living, wants are not
Wants are cheaper than needs
Needs are always more expensive than wants
Which of the following is a want?
Medicine
A new dress
Clean air
A place to live
Why is it important to prioritise needs over wants?
Because needs are more fun
Because needs are necessary for survival
Because wants are always bad
Because needs are cheaper
Which of these is an example of prioritising a need?
Buying sweets instead of vegetables
Saving money for rent before buying a toy
Going to the cinema instead of school
Playing games instead of doing homework
What is an example of a choice you might have to make between a need and a want?
Choosing between two different toys
Choosing between buying lunch or a new game
Choosing between two different colours of paint
Choosing between two different books
Which of these is a basic need for animals?
A fancy collar
Food and water
A television
A new bed
What is a need for plants to grow?
Music
Sunlight
A garden gnome
A swing
Which of these is a want for a student?
A pencil
A notebook
A tablet
A school uniform
Why might someone choose a need over a want?
Because needs are more exciting
Because needs are necessary for health and safety
Because wants are always boring
Because needs are more colourful
Which of these is an example of a want for a family?
A family car
A holiday abroad
A house to live in
Groceries for the week
What is a basic need for a baby?
A teddy bear
Milk
A mobile phone
A pair of shoes
Which of these is a need for a student at school?
A new video game
A lunchbox
A skateboard
A pet hamster
What is an example of a want for a pet cat?
A scratching post
A bowl of water
A cosy bed
A laser toy
Which of these is a need for a person living in a cold climate?
A pair of sunglasses
A warm coat
A beach ball
A sun hat
Why is it important to make choices between needs and wants?
To have more fun
To ensure we have what we need to live well
To make life more exciting
To spend all our money
Which of these is a want for a person who loves reading?
A library card
A new book
A reading lamp
A bookshelf
What is a need for someone who is ill?
A new outfit
Medicine
A party
A new game
Which of these is a want for a person who enjoys music?
A pair of headphones
A concert ticket
A music player
A music lesson
What is a basic need for a person who is exercising?
A sports drink
Water
A new pair of trainers
A gym membership
Which of these is a need for a person who is studying?
A new backpack
A quiet place to study
A new laptop
A set of highlighters
