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Needs vs. Wants & Smart Spending

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a need?

a)

Concert ticket

b)

Rent

c)

Designer sneakers

d)

Netflix subscription

2.

Which of these is a want?

a)

Groceries

b)

Doctor's visit

c)

Unlimited data plan

d)

Basic cell phone plan

3.

What does it mean to prioritize your money?

a)

Spend it only on fun things

b)

Decide what is most important first

c)

Always save all of it

d)

Give it away to others

4.

If you only have $50, which choice shows a smart priority?

a)

Buying new video game

b)

Paying phone bill

c)

Going to a movie

d)

Ordering delivery food

5.

Which is the best example of a choice between a need and a want?

a)

Paying rent vs. buying groceries

b)

Doctor's visit vs. concert ticket

c)

Taking subway vs. eating food

d)

Buying water vs. paying rent

6.

Which is both a need and a want depending on the situation?

a)

Medicine

b)

Chocolate

c)

Video games

d)

Jewelry

7.

Why is it important to know the difference between needs and wants?

a)

To always buy wants first

b)

To make better spending decisions

c)

To make life more fun

d)

To never spend money

8.

Which of these is a need in winter?

a)

Warm coat

b)

New video game

c)

Concert ticket

d)

Starbucks coffee

9.

Which of these is a want?

a)

Medicine

b)

Rent

c)

Designer handbag

d)

Groceries

10.

What is a budget?

a)

A list of wants

b)

A plan for spending and saving money

c)

A way to make more money

d)

A shopping list

11.

Which expense should come first when prioritizing?

a)

Concert ticket

b)

Rent

c)

Netflix subscription

d)

New sneakers

12.

Which is a want upgrade?

a)

Basic phone plan

b)

Unlimited data plan

13.

Why should savings be considered a need?

a)

For emergencies and future goals

b)

For vacations only

c)

To buy more wants

d)

It is not important

14.

Which of these is a smart financial choice?

a)

Spending all money on wants

b)

Saving some money every month

c)

Buying luxury items first

d)

Never paying rent

15.

If your phone breaks, replacing it is a…

a)

Want

b)

Need

c)

Luxury

d)

None

16.

If your old phone works fine, upgrading to the newest model is a…

a)

Need

b)

Want

c)

Necessity

d)

None

17.

Paying for groceries is a…

a)

Need

b)

Want

c)

Extra

d)

None

18.

Buying candy and snacks every day is a…

a)

Need

b)

Want

c)

Necessity

19.

Why is rent considered a need?

a)

Because everyone likes big apartments

b)

You need shelter to live safely

c)

Rent is optional

d)

To impress friends

20.

Which is an example of prioritizing a need?

a)

Paying for groceries before a concert ticket

b)

Buying sneakers before rent

c)

Spending on Netflix before phone bill

d)

Choosing Starbucks over groceries

21.

What happens if you spend all your money on wants?

a)

You will still have savings

b)

You may not cover your needs

c)

You will be fine

d)

You will get more money

22.

Which choice shows responsible money management?

a)

Setting aside money for savings

b)

Spending all money on entertainment

c)

Ignoring bills

d)

Borrowing without paying back

23.

Which of these is both a want and need depending on the person?

a)

Medicine

b)

Gym membership

c)

Rent

d)

Groceries

24.

Which of these is a fixed expense?

a)

Rent

b)

Concert tickets

c)

Snacks

d)

New shoes

25.

Which of these could be cut if your money runs low?

a)

Rent

b)

Doctor's visit

c)

Netflix subscription

d)

Groceries

26.

Which of these is a fixed expense?

a)

Rent

b)

Doctor's visit

c)

Netflix subscription

d)

Groceries

27.

Which of these is an example of a want rather than a need?

a)

Paying rent

b)

Paying for electricity

c)

Buying a new gaming console

d)

Purchasing groceries

28.

If you have a limited budget, which expense should you cut first?

a)

Streaming service subscription

b)

Groceries

c)

Rent

d)

Medicine

29.

Why is it important to save money before spending on wants?

a)

To avoid paying bills

b)

To impress your friends

c)

To buy more luxury items

d)

To ensure you can afford your needs and emergencies

30.

Which of these is an example of a need rather than a want?

a)

Upgrading to the latest headphones

b)

Buying a designer watch

c)

Purchasing movie tickets

d)

Paying for water bill

31.

If you have to choose between paying for medicine and buying a new jacket, which should be prioritized as a need?

a)

New jacket

b)

Both equally

c)

Medicine

d)

Neither

32.

Which of these is a good example of a want?

a)

Paying for internet service

b)

Purchasing groceries

c)

Paying rent

d)

Buying a concert ticket