Getting something at a lower price is called a __________.
→ bargain
The psychology of shopping is very __________.
→ fascinating
Sometimes people __________ themselves after a long week.
→ treat
You can find a better deal online, __________?
→ can’t you
If you heat water to 100°C, it __________.
→ boils (zero)
She was __________ by the sales strategy. (confuse)
→ confused
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A person who buys goods and services is a __________.
→ consumer
Good marketers __________ what customers want.
→ focus on
Modern shopping can feel very __________ due to many choices.
→ complex
Smart consumers are __________ of marketing strategies.
→ aware
She bought a new phone yesterday, __________?
→ didn’t she
If I see a good bargain, I __________ it.
→ will buy (first)
Which famous company headquartered in Cincinnati makes products like Tide and Pampers?
A. Nike
B. Apple
C. Procter & Gamble
D. Amazon
→ Answer: C. Procter & Gamble

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People often __________ to advertisements without realizing it.
→ react
Many people __________ that expensive products are better.
→ assume
Many people go into __________ when they spend too much money.
→ debt
Many buyers are __________ about product quality.
→ concerned
We should check the reviews first, __________?
→ shouldn’t we
Why is Cincinnati sometimes called the “Queen City”?
A. A queen lived there
B. It was once one of the largest and most important cities in the U.S.
C. It has many castles
D. It produces crowns
→ Answer: B. It was once one of the largest and most important cities in the U.S.
The customer was __________ with the service. (satisfy)
→ satisfied
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-cide
A large shopping center with many stores is called a __________ center.
→ commercial
Advertising can strongly __________ your decisions.
→ influence
What is Ohio’s state bird?
A. Blue jay
B. Bald eagle
C. Northern cardinal
D. Robin
→ Answer: C. Northern cardinal - Northern Cardinal | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

There is a __________ of products during high demand seasons.
→ shortage
They aren’t going to the mall, __________?
→ are they
If stores offer discounts, customers __________ more.
→ buy (zero)
I felt __________ after seeing the price. (shock)
→ shocked
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Many shoppers are influenced by emotional __________ when they buy products.
→ factors
It is difficult to __________ how much people will spend.
→ estimate
If a product is unavailable, you can find a __________.
substitute
Which language is officially recognized at the federal level in the U.S. (as of 2025)?
A. Spanish
B. French
C. English
D. None
→ Answer: C. English
English was designated as the official language of the United States in an executive order on March 1, 2025.
Official language of the United States | USAGov
He was comparing prices, __________?
→ wasn’t he
If people spent less, they __________ less debt.
→ would have (second)
The long lines were __________. (annoy)
→ annoying
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