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Needs and Wants

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a basic need for all humans?

a)

A new toy

b)

Water

c)

A bicycle

d)

A computer

2.

Which of the following is a want, not a need?

a)

Food

b)

Shelter

c)

A video game

d)

Clothing

3.

Why is food considered a basic need?

a)

It is fun to eat

b)

It is necessary for survival

c)

It is expensive

d)

It is colourful

4.

Which of these is an example of a need?

a)

A holiday

b)

A warm coat in winter

c)

A pet dog

d)

A new phone

5.

What is the main difference between needs and wants?

a)

Needs are more fun than wants

b)

Needs are essential for living, wants are not

c)

Wants are cheaper than needs

d)

Needs are always more expensive than wants

6.

Which of the following is a want?

a)

Medicine

b)

A new dress

c)

Clean air

d)

A place to live

7.

Why is it important to prioritise needs over wants?

a)

Because needs are more fun

b)

Because needs are necessary for survival

c)

Because wants are always bad

d)

Because needs are cheaper

8.

Which of these is an example of prioritising a need?

a)

Buying sweets instead of vegetables

b)

Saving money for rent before buying a toy

c)

Going to the cinema instead of school

d)

Playing games instead of doing homework

9.

What is an example of a choice you might have to make between a need and a want?

a)

Choosing between two different toys

b)

Choosing between buying lunch or a new game

c)

Choosing between two different colours of paint

d)

Choosing between two different books

10.

Which of these is a basic need for animals?

a)

A fancy collar

b)

Food and water

c)

A television

d)

A new bed

11.

What is a need for plants to grow?

a)

Music

b)

Sunlight

c)

A garden gnome

d)

A swing

12.

Which of these is a want for a student?

a)

A pencil

b)

A notebook

c)

A tablet

d)

A school uniform

13.

Why might someone choose a need over a want?

a)

Because needs are more exciting

b)

Because needs are necessary for health and safety

c)

Because wants are always boring

d)

Because needs are more colourful

14.

Which of these is an example of a want for a family?

a)

A family car

b)

A holiday abroad

c)

A house to live in

d)

Groceries for the week

15.

What is a basic need for a baby?

a)

A teddy bear

b)

Milk

c)

A mobile phone

d)

A pair of shoes

16.

Which of these is a need for a student at school?

a)

A new video game

b)

A lunchbox

c)

A skateboard

d)

A pet hamster

17.

What is an example of a want for a pet cat?

a)

A scratching post

b)

A bowl of water

c)

A cosy bed

d)

A laser toy

18.

Which of these is a need for a person living in a cold climate?

a)

A pair of sunglasses

b)

A warm coat

c)

A beach ball

d)

A sun hat

19.

Why is it important to make choices between needs and wants?

a)

To have more fun

b)

To ensure we have what we need to live well

c)

To make life more exciting

d)

To spend all our money

20.

Which of these is a want for a person who loves reading?

a)

A library card

b)

A new book

c)

A reading lamp

d)

A bookshelf

21.

What is a need for someone who is ill?

a)

A new outfit

b)

Medicine

c)

A party

d)

A new game

22.

Which of these is a want for a person who enjoys music?

a)

A pair of headphones

b)

A concert ticket

c)

A music player

d)

A music lesson

23.

What is a basic need for a person who is exercising?

a)

A sports drink

b)

Water

c)

A new pair of trainers

d)

A gym membership

24.

Which of these is a need for a person who is studying?

a)

A new backpack

b)

A quiet place to study

c)

A new laptop

d)

A set of highlighters