Money Matters
Name the two types of accounts you can have at the bank
A. Checking and Re-checking
B. Checking and Savings
C. Savings and Withdrawal
A. Appointment
B. Apartment
C. Airport
What does the phrase "buy one, get one" mean?
A. You buy 1 item and get 1 more of the same item on sale
B. You buy 1 item and get 1 more of the same item for 50 cents.
C. You buy 1 item and get 1 more of the same item for free
A sign for a petting zoo says "Admission free." Is there a cost to the petting zoo?
A. Yes
B. No
Hint- think about what the word admission means and the definition of free.
What is a person's normal body temperature?
A. 96.8
B. 99.1
C. 98.6
In order to cash a check, you endorse the back. What does the word endorse mean?
A. Deposit
B. Withdrawal
C. Sign/Signature
In an ad for a home, you see "3 BR." What does that mean?
A. 3 bathrooms
B. 3 breakfast nooks
C. 3 bedrooms
Name an item you would find in the hardware department of a store
A. a comforter/bedding set
B. a printer for work
C. a tool set
Choose another way to say "Open 365 days a year."
A. Open monthly
B. Open year-round
C. Open weekly
A doctor prescribes a medicine for an infection. What is the paper called that you take to the drugstore?
A. Resume
B. Prescription
C. Medicine
A bank teller asks you, "How much would you like to deposit?" What does the word deposit mean?
A. To put money in the bank
B. To take money out of the bank
C. To sign the check
In an ad for a home, you read, " 1 BA." What does that mean?
B. 1 bedroom
C. 1 basement
You read on the side of a spray can "Caution: this product is flammable." What does flammable mean?
A. It can cause a fire
B. It can cause addiction
C. It will not cause anything
On your baseball game ticket, you read "Rain date Saturday 2:00 PM." What does rain date mean?
A. It means the game will take place in the rain on Saturday at 2:00
B. It means if it rains, the game will be rescheduled to Saturday at 2:00.
C. It means you're going on a date on Saturday at 2:00 in the rain.
The directions on your prescription say "Take two teaspoons three times a day." When should you take the medicine?
A. In the morning, afternoon, and evening
B. In the evening only
C. In the morning only
You are going on a trip. You withdraw money from your account. What does withdraw mean?
A. To put money into the bank
B. To take money out of the bank
C. To sign the check
You notice the door to your apartment is broken and you need to have it repaired. Who should you contact or call to fix it?
A. The plumber
B. The maintenance man
C. Your next-door neighbor
The expiration date on a coupon is January 15th, 2019. Can you use this coupon today?
B. No
Hint- think about what the word expired means and what year it is right now
You see a "Free Refills" sign above a beverage station in a restaurant. What does that mean?
A. You can refill your drink as many times as you want for $1.00
B. You can refill your drink for free
C. They are lying, refills aren't free
Some medicines clear your nasal passage. What part of the body does nasal refer to?
A. Ears
B. Nose
C. Arm
Besides paying with cash, name two other ways you can make purchases.
A. Check, credit card
B. Pesos
C. Euros
A repair service advertises 24-hour emergency service. What does that mean?
A. They are available for 12 hours a day
B. They are available Monday through Friday, but not on the weekends or holidays
C. They are available all day every day, even on weekends and holidays.
Which days of the week are considered to be business days?
A. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
B. Saturday and Sunday
C. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
A menu says "Dinners are served with choice of potato and salad. NO SUBSTITUTIONS." Can you order rice instead of a potato?
A. Yes
B. No
Hint- think about what the word substitutions means.
Where does a pharmacist work?
A. In a clothing store
B. In a drugstore
C. In a restaurant