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Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1G8O2ZN-10PN

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1.Explain “supply” in your own words.
2.Explain “need” in your own words.
3.Explain “services” in your own words.
4.Explain “want” in your own words.
5.Explain “scarcity” in your own words.
6.Explain “opportunity cost” in your own words.
7.Explain “consumer” in your own words.
8.Explain “producer” in your own words.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Explain “supply” in your own words.the amount sellers are willing to offer
  2. Explain “need” in your own words.something necessary for health and safety
  3. Explain “services” in your own words.work performed for someone else
  4. Explain “want” in your own words.something desired but not required
  5. Explain “scarcity” in your own words.the condition of having limited resources and unlimited wants
  6. Explain “opportunity cost” in your own words.the next-best alternative given up
  7. Explain “consumer” in your own words.a person using goods or services
  8. Explain “producer” in your own words.a person or business creating goods or services

Worked example

Identify resources, choices, tradeoffs, and the cultural context of an exchange.

Common mistake

Ignoring the next-best choice given up.

Helpful hint

Name both the benefit chosen and the opportunity cost.