Financial Vocabulary Quiz

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Financial Vocabulary Quiz

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Question 1
It took us 30 years to pay off the ___________ on our house.
A
mortgage
B
fee
C
pension
Question 1 Explanation: 
mortgage = money borrowed for buying a property
Question 2
The __________ of the average American family has risen thanks to the widespread use of credit cards rather than cash to make purchases.
A
debt
B
wage
C
gross income
Question 2 Explanation: 
debt = money owed to the lender
Question 3
Paying the balance on your card every month helps you get a good _________________.
A
credit rating
B
net income
C
tax
Question 3 Explanation: 
credit rating = the evaluation of a person's credit risk based on their history of paying off debts
Question 4
When he _____________ on his payments, the bank took his car.
A
defaulted
B
afforded
C
charged
Question 4 Explanation: 
default (v.) = fail to meet financial obligations
Question 5
After decades of financial struggles, the company finally went _______________.
A
bankrupt
B
annual
C
debt
Question 5 Explanation: 
bankrupt (adj.) = unable to meet financial obligations. Both people and companies can "go bankrupt."
Question 6
In restaurants in New York City, it's common to leave a 20% _____________ for good service.
A
tip
B
fee
C
wage
Question 6 Explanation: 
tip (n.) = extra money given as thanks for a service. "Tip" can be a verb or a noun ("leave a tip"). In the U.S., it's common to tip waiters/waitresses, taxi drivers, hairstylists, food delivery people, hotel bellhops (the person who carries your bags), hotel room service, and furniture delivery.
Question 7
Most countries have laws establishing a minimum ______________ for low-level jobs.
A
wage
B
tax
C
mortgage
Question 7 Explanation: 
wage (n.) = salary
Question 8
I _________ my friend $500. I borrowed the money last month for an emergency.
A
owe
B
pay
C
afford
Question 8 Explanation: 
owe (v.) = to have an obligation to pay back money borrowed.
Question 9
I'd like to buy a house, but I can't ______________ it on my teacher's salary.
A
afford
B
default
C
tip
Question 9 Explanation: 
afford (v.) = to have enough money to do something or to buy something.
Question 10
Our _______________ is $36,000/year, but after taxes we only take home about $24,000.
A
gross income
B
net income
C
credit rating
Question 10 Explanation: 
Gross income (n.) = salary before taxes. Net income (n.) = salary after the taxes and other contributions to the government are removed.
Question 11
The company's managers receive an ______________ bonus equal to 50% of their normal monthly salary.
A
annual
B
affordable
C
owed
Question 11 Explanation: 
annual (adj.) = once per year.
Question 12
Applicants to many colleges and universities in the United States have to pay an application ____________. This helps pay for the administrative processing of the documents.
A
fee
B
tax
C
wage
Question 12 Explanation: 
fee (n.) = a payment required for some services
Question 13
____________ help pay for public roads, schools, and hospitals.
A
Taxes
B
Mortgages
C
Pensions
Question 13 Explanation: 
taxes (n.) = money collected by the government for the maintenance of public services. Taxes are applied to both individuals and companies.
Question 14
My grandfather receives a _______________ every month because he served in the military for 30 years.
A
pension
B
tip
C
net income
Question 14 Explanation: 
pension (n.) = a fixed salary paid to retired people, helping them survive in their old age without having to work.
Question 15
That dentist is so expensive - he _____________ me $400 for a simple cleaning!
A
charged
B
afforded
C
owed
Question 15 Explanation: 
charge (v.) = ask for payment for a product or service.
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