Needs vs. Wants — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Broccoli is food, so it is a need.
Broccoli gives vitamins our bodies need, so any healthy food always belongs in the need group.
2. A shiny new bike is a want.
A bike is fun to ride, but you can still travel and play without one, so it is a want.
3. A warm blanket to sleep is a need.
A blanket gives warmth and safety, which are needs, especially during cold or chilly nights.
4. A video game system is a want.
A game system is only used for play, so it is a want, not something needed to live.
5. Clean drinking water is a need.
Water keeps our bodies working every day, so clean drinking water is always a basic need.
6. A big box of candy is a want.
Candy is only a tasty treat; our bodies can live without it, so candy is a want.
7. A coat for the cold winter is a need.
A coat keeps your body warm in winter, so warm clothing is a need, not just a want.
8. A toy robot with lights is a want.
The robot is only a plaything, so it is a want and not needed for your daily life.
9. A safe house to live in is a need.
A house gives shelter from rain, cold, and danger, so safe housing is a true basic need.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
apple
→ need (for health)
need (for health)
doll
→ want (for fun)
want (for fun)
winter boots
→ need (for safety)
need (for safety)
toy drum
→ want (for play)
want (for play)
Needs keep you healthy or safe, while wants add fun or play, so label each item by its job.