Needs and wants quiz for third graders

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 Needs are things we must have to survive. These include:
• 🍎 Food
• 💧 Water
• 🏠 Shelter (a place to live)
• 👕 Clothing
💡 Wants are things we would like to have, but we can live without. These include:
• 🧸 Toys
• 🍦 Ice cream
• 🎮 Video games
📝 Remembering the difference is easy: Needs = Survival; Wants = Nice to have!

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is a NEED?
   1. A) A new bicycle
   2. B) A video game
   3. C) A healthy meal
   4. D) A pet puppy
2. Which of the following is a WANT?
   1. A) A warm coat in winter
   2. B) Clean drinking water
   3. C) A comfortable bed
   4. D) A large screen TV
3. Having a house to live in is a...
   1. A) Want
   2. B) Need
   3. C) Luxury
   4. D) Hobby
4. Which of these is something you WANT to do on a hot day?
   1. A) Drink water
   2. B) Eat ice cream
   3. C) Wear clothes
   4. D) Sleep indoors
5. Clothes are a...
   1. A) Want
   2. B) Need
   3. C) Luxury
   4. D) Toy
6. Imagine you have extra money. What would be a WANT you could buy?
   1. A) Groceries for your family
   2. B) Medicine when you are sick
   3. C) A new video game
   4. D) Rent for your apartment
7. Which of the following is something everyone NEEDS?
   1. A) A smartphone
   2. B) A fancy car
   3. C) Education
   4. D) A personal chef