WorksheetsComparative shopping
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is comparison shopping?
Buying the first product you see
Checking and evaluating different products or services before making a purchase
Only buying the cheapest item
Shopping without looking at options
Why is comparison shopping important?
It helps you save money
It helps you pick the best item for your needs
It stops you from buying something you don’t really like
All of the above
Look at the table below. Which juice is the cheapest?
Juice B
Juice A
Juice C
Juice D
Look at the table below. Which juice has the most juice?
Juice C
Juice A
Juice B
Juice D
Which of the following questions should a smart consumer ask when comparison shopping?
Which one is cheaper?
Which one looks nicer or works better?
Which one will last longer?
All of the above
Which juice flavor gives you the best value?
Apple
Orange
Grape
Mango
What does comparison shopping help you avoid?
Saving money
Buying something you don’t really like
Picking the best item for your needs
Looking at different options
Factor: Price. What should you look for? Is it ________? Is it on sale?
affordable
expensive
colorful
fragile
Factor: Quality. What should you look for? How well is it made? How long will it ________?
last
cost
shine
fit
What do other ________ say about it?
buyers
sellers
teachers
students
Factor: Brand reputation. What should you look for? Is the company ________? Known for quality?
trustworthy
expensive
new
unpopular
Factor: Product features. What should you look for? Does it have what you need (e.g., ________, add-ons)?
warranty
color
brand
price
Factor: Environmental impact. What should you look for? Is it eco-friendly, ________, or ethically sourced?
recyclable
expensive
fragile
imported
Factor: Comparison scenario. What should you look for? Buying a ________ Water Bottle.
Reusable
Disposable
Plastic
Single-use
Word: Price. What does it mean? How much it ________.
costs
flies
runs
jumps
Word: Quality. What does it mean? How well something is ________.
made
blue
loud
tall
Word: Reviews. What does it mean? What other people say about ________.
it
themselves
yesterday
quickly
Word: Brand. What does it mean? The company that ________ it.
made
bought
sold
advertised
Word: Needs. What does it mean? Something you must ________.
have
see
draw
eat
Word: Wants. What does it mean? Something you’d like to have but ________.
don’t
need
own
see
Tip 1: My Shopping Detective Chart. Next time you go shopping with your family, look at two items and ask: The item that costs less is:
The one with the lower price
The one with the higher price
Both cost the same
The one with the bigger size
Tip 1: My Shopping Detective Chart. Next time you go shopping with your family, look at two items and ask: Which one is better for what I need? The item that best meets your needs is:
The one that is more expensive
The one that best meets your needs
The one that looks better
The one that is on sale
Tip 1: My Shopping Detective Chart. Next time you go shopping with your family, look at two items and ask: Which one do I like more? The item you prefer is the one you like more.
The item you like less.
The item you prefer.
The more expensive item.
The item your friend likes.
Which brand would you choose among Brand A, Brand B, and Brand C, considering price, features, reviews, and sustainability?
Brand A
Brand B
Brand C
What is the price of Brand B according to the comparison table?
$12.99
$9.99
$15.49
$10.50
What are the features of Brand C according to the comparison table?
Plastic, 600 ml, no handle
Glass, 500 ml, with handle
Metal, 750 ml, with spout
Plastic, 1 liter, with handle
What is the sustainability rating of Brand A according to the comparison table?
Somewhat eco
Not eco at all
Highly eco
Moderately eco
Which of the following is a question thoughtful consumers should ask?
How much does the product weigh?
Who made this product? Were workers treated fairly?
What color is the product?
Is the product available in stores?
Which of the following is a question thoughtful consumers should ask?
Is this product built to last, or is it disposable?
How many are in stock?
What is the brand name?
Is it on sale?
Which of the following is a question thoughtful consumers should ask?
How is the company contributing to sustainability?
What is the product's warranty period?
Is the product waterproof?
What is the shipping cost?
Which of the following is a question thoughtful consumers should ask?
Can I reuse, recycle, or repurpose this product?
Is the product available in blue?
What is the expiration date?
How many reviews does it have?
Which of the following is a pro tip for effective comparison shopping?
Use price comparison websites and apps
Always buy the cheapest product
Only read positive reviews
Ignore return policies
Which of the following is a pro tip for effective comparison shopping?
Read both positive and negative reviews
Only consider the product's color
Buy on impulse
Never check reviews
Which of the following is a pro tip for effective comparison shopping?
Look for warranties and return policies
Only buy products with no warranty
Ignore return policies
Focus only on price
Which of the following is a pro tip for effective comparison shopping?
Consider total cost of ownership (e.g., batteries, maintenance)
Only consider the initial price
Ignore maintenance costs
Buy the first product you see
Which of the following is a pro tip for effective comparison shopping?
Take your time, impulse buying is the enemy of value
Always buy quickly
Never compare products
Only shop during sales
Comparison shopping is the practice of…
Comparing a product you bought to a similar product a friend bought
Comparing a product you purchased in the past to an updated version of that product
Comparing the prices of two unrelated products before purchasing them
Comparing the price, reviews, and other factors of similar products prior to making a purchasing decision
You're going to buy a new bicycle. What should be one of your first steps in comparison shopping?
Decide what bicycle features you care most about
Visit the store that sells the least expensive bicycles
Locate a coupon for bicycles
Sell your old bicycle
In which of the following scenarios does it make the MOST sense for Jorge to comparison shop?
Jorge is shopping for instant mac ‘n cheese at a local grocery store
Jorge ran out of dish soap and needs to buy some before helping his family make dinner
Jorge needs a new laptop that he can use for school and his part-time job
Jorge wants to replace 2 gallons of gas he used when borrowing a friend’s car
In which of the following scenarios does it make the MOST sense for Jorge to comparison shop?
Jorge is shopping for instant mac ‘n cheese at a local grocery store
Jorge ran out of dish soap and needs to buy some before helping his family make dinner
Jorge needs a new laptop that he can use for school and his part-time job
A public sale in which property or items of merchandise are sold to the highest bidder.
Consignment
Auction
Estate Sale
Pawn Shop
Making informed choices as a consumer will usually yield savings.
true
false
Which is a better deal on a $300 purchase: 35% off original price or 25% off, plus an additional 10% off?
35% off
25%, plus an
additional 10%
What is the price per item if you purchase a $29.99 product
at "Buy two, get one free"?
$89.97
$19.99
$59.98
$44.98
What items should you buy extended warranties on?
Cars
Refrigerators
Air Conditioners
Nothing
----------- people don't care what other people about the car they drive.
Important
Poor
Rich
Broke
You can sell old clothes at _________
stores to make money.
Family-run
Department
Consignment
Thrift
A seller who senses that you are attached to an item
will be less likely to negotiate a deal.
true
false
To bargain for a lower price.
Impulse
Negotiate
Barter
Window shop
Which of the following is not recommended if you are trying to make your money go further?
negotiating for a lower price
buying only name brand products
buying clothing at end of year sales
comparison shopping
Store return policies must balance customer service and profits.
As a consumer, to ensure the best possible store return process, you should:
Familiarize yourself with the store's return policy prior to your purchase
Hold on to your receipt and keep the labels and price tags on the item
Return the item to the store as quickly as possible
All of the above
Process by which the holder of a mortgage sells the property of a homeowner who has not made interest and/or principal payments on time as stipulated in the mortgage contract.
Refund
Repossession
Escrow
Foreclosure
Which is not a key to getting bargains?
Impulse
Knowing where to find them
Negotiating
Patience
Which of the following is an app that can be used to save on groceries?
Instacart
Grubhub
Craigslist
Ibotta
Everything sold at a pawn shop is stolen.
True
False
