Another word (or synonym) for this is to pick.
This is when you do something to maybe make sure you haven't forgotten something or forgotten to do something; keys, locking the door, cell phone.
check
They are married.
When will Zac get a laptop?
in the future
These are the people who are at a store shopping, at a restaurant eating, or any place where they buy things.
customers
This is something that you do with money to buy something.
spend
Who are Ellen and Steve's children?
Hanna and Zac
What are the needs on page 81?
water, food, shelter, clothing
Another word for this (synonym) may be jobs. Your parents may assign these things for you to do.
chores
This is how much you will pay for something.
cost
What did Zac want?
a laptop
What are the wants on page 81?
skateboard, video games, basketball
This is the same as a chore, but usually you get paid for it. You may have one when you turn 16 years old.
jobs
What was Ellen Yung's profession in the story?
a doctor
What did they have to buy instead of what Zac wanted?
a washing machine
What are Hanna's chore at home?
sets the table, helps dust and mop
This is something you need in order to accomplish a task or work on something.
tools
What was Steve Yung's profession in the story?
a firefighter
Why couldn't they buy the computer and the washing machine both?
They did not have enough money for both and the washing machine is needed and the computer is something that Zac wanted.
What are Zac's chore at home?
helps with the laundry