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Life skills practice, Year 1–11
Short questions and lessons for life skills across the UK curriculum, with explanations for every answer. Free, with an optional game mode.
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Why might someone save some pocket money?
Options: To spend it twice · To make it disappear · For something they plan to buy later
Answer: For something they plan to buy later
Saving helps plan for a future goal.
You have enough for one treat. What is a sensible first step?
Options: Buy everything at once · Spend someone else's money · Choose what matters most to you
Answer: Choose what matters most to you
A budget means making choices with a limited amount.
What is a savings goal?
Options: A random shop receipt · Money that must be spent today · A target amount for something planned
Answer: A target amount for something planned
A goal helps track progress toward a planned purchase.
What is a useful way to remember a weekly job?
Options: Hope you remember · Blame someone else · Put it on a simple checklist or calendar
Answer: Put it on a simple checklist or calendar
A reminder makes a responsibility easier to plan.
What can a 24-hour pause help you decide?
Options: Whether the price changes by itself · Whether you should share your PIN · Whether the purchase still feels worthwhile
Answer: Whether the purchase still feels worthwhile
A pause reduces pressure and gives time to compare options.
You cannot finish a task by the agreed time. What is responsible?
Options: Hide the problem · Tell the person early and agree a new plan · Pretend it is done
Answer: Tell the person early and agree a new plan
Communicating early gives people a chance to adjust.
What should you compare before borrowing?
Options: Total repayment, fees and the interest rate · Only the monthly advert · Whether the lender uses bright colours
Answer: Total repayment, fees and the interest rate
The total cost includes interest and fees, not just a headline payment.
Why keep an emergency buffer in a budget?
Options: Unexpected costs can happen · It guarantees profit · It replaces insurance
Answer: Unexpected costs can happen
A buffer helps manage unplanned expenses.
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