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Wants vs. Needs

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Study

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

2.

A barbie

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

3.

Have breakfast

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

4.

Eat an Ice Cream

a)

Want

b)

Need

5.

What is the difference between needs and wants?

a)

Needs are things you do not need but would like to have, while wants are something you must have to live.

b)

Needs are something you must have to live, such as food, water, or shelter, while wants are something you do not need but would like to have.

c)

Wants are to use something from someone who loans it to you, while needs are to put money into a bank account.

d)

Needs are the price or amount you pay for something, while wants are the way we use and handle money for ourselves.

6.

Which of the following would be considered a want rather than a need for most people?

a)

Warm clothes in the winter

b)

a place to live

c)

an iPhone 15 Pro

d)

nutritional food

7.

Which of the following would be considered a want for most people?

a)

A Gucci jacket

b)

Transportation to get to work

c)

A place to live

d)

Nutritious food

8.

A vacation is an example of a _________

a)

need

b)

want

9.

________ are things that people would like to have.

a)

needs

b)

wants

c)

producers

d)

consumers

10.

Which of these are examples of a need?

a)

Water

b)

Airpods

c)

Food

d)

Shelter

e)

Movie tickets

11.

George ___________ a red car

a)

needs

b)

wants

12.

What is the primary difference between 'wants' and 'needs' in the context of English vocabulary?

a)

Wants are essential for survival, while needs are not.

b)

Needs are essential for survival, while wants are not.

c)

Wants and needs are both essential for survival.

d)

Wants and needs are both non-essential.

13.

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'need'?

a)

I need a new phone to survive.

b)

I need to breathe to stay alive.

c)

I need a vacation to live.

d)

I need a new car to exist.

14.

Identify the correct use of 'want' in a sentence.

a)

I want to eat because I am starving.

b)

I want to breathe to stay alive.

c)

I want a new book to read for pleasure.

d)

I want water to survive.

15.

In literature, how are 'wants' and 'needs' often portrayed?

a)

Wants are portrayed as essential, while needs are trivial.

b)

Needs are portrayed as desires, while wants are necessities.

c)

Wants are often portrayed as desires, while needs are essential.

d)

Wants and needs are portrayed as equally important.

16.

Which of the following is an example of a 'need' in a story?

a)

A character needing a new dress for a party.

b)

A character needing food to survive.

c)

A character needing a vacation.

d)

A character needing a new phone.

17.

Choose the sentence that illustrates a 'want'.

a)

She wants to buy a new dress for the party.

b)

He needs to drink water to stay hydrated.

c)

They need shelter to stay safe.

d)

We need food to survive.

18.

What is the grammatical function of 'need' in the sentence: 'I need to study for the exam'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

19.

Which word best completes the sentence: 'He _______ a new pair of shoes, but he doesn't need them.'

a)

wants

b)

needs

c)

desires

d)

requires

20.

In a narrative, how might a character's 'wants' create conflict?

a)

By fulfilling all their needs.

b)

By aligning perfectly with their needs.

c)

By conflicting with their needs.

d)

By having no impact on the story.

21.

Which of the following sentences uses 'need' as a noun?

a)

There is a need for more resources.

b)

I need to finish my homework.

c)

She needs a new jacket.

d)

They need to leave soon.

22.

What is the literary term for a character's 'want' that drives the plot?

a)

Theme

b)

Motif

c)

Conflict

d)

Desire

23.

Which sentence best describes a 'need' in a survival situation?

a)

He needs a new video game to play.

b)

She needs water to stay alive.

c)

They need a new outfit for the event.

d)

We need a vacation to relax.

24.

Identify the sentence that shows a 'want' rather than a 'need'.

a)

I need to eat to survive.

b)

She wants a new phone for her birthday.

c)

They need shelter from the storm.

d)

We need air to breathe.

25.

In terms of personal finance, how are 'wants' and 'needs' typically categorized?

a)

Wants are prioritized over needs.

b)

Needs are prioritized over wants.

c)

Wants and needs are equally prioritized.

d)

Wants and needs are not categorized.