Needs and Wants Quiz

Grade 1 · Social Studies · Quiz

Show what you know about needs and wants!

Questions

1. Which of these is a basic NEED?

   1. A trampoline
   2. Clean drinking water
   3. A pet goldfish
   4. New crayons
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   Answer: Clean drinking water

   Clean water is essential for life — without it, our bodies cannot function.

2. Shelter is a need because it keeps us safe and warm.

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   Answer: True

   Shelter protects us from the elements and keeps us safe, making it a basic need.

3. Things we would like to have but do not need to survive are called ___.

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   Answer: wants

   Wants are things that make life more enjoyable but are not required for survival.

4. Which is a WANT?

   1. Clothes to wear
   2. Food to eat
   3. A video game
   4. A home to live in
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   Answer: A video game

   Video games are fun but not necessary for survival — they are wants.

5. People all over the world share the same basic needs.

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   Answer: True

   No matter where you live, every human being needs food, water, shelter, and safety.

6. When money is limited, what should families buy first?

   1. Wants
   2. Needs
   3. Toys
   4. It does not matter
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   Answer: Needs

   Basic survival needs always come before wants when resources are limited.

7. The four basic needs are food, clothing, shelter, and ___.

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   Answer: safety

   Safety and love are considered basic needs alongside food, clothing, and shelter.

8. A candy bar is a need because it tastes good.

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   Answer: False

   A candy bar is a want — it is enjoyable but not required to stay alive or healthy.

9. Which pair are BOTH needs?

   1. Toy and candy
   2. Food and clothing
   3. Video game and bicycle
   4. Movie and pizza
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   Answer: Food and clothing

   Food and clothing are both recognized basic needs that every person must have.

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

    1. So you can always get everything you want
    2. To make good choices about spending money and time
    3. Because wants are bad
    4. Needs are more fun than wants
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    Answer: To make good choices about spending money and time

    Understanding needs vs. wants helps families make wise decisions with limited resources.

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