Quiz: Funny Money
Can you imagine how confused a visitor to our country must
feel when he hears someone say, "I don’t have a red cent left to my
name!" Or how about, "That’s my bottom-dollar offer." We use
a lot of funny words for money.
Below is a list of words and money expressions used in
everyday speech. See if you can match each word with its correct definition.
(Don’t look at the answers until you’re done!)
Money Words:
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Definitions:
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| 1. Bottom dollar |
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a. Money you owe |
| 2. Numismatist |
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b. A person who starts a new business |
| 3. Red cent |
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c. The lowest price you’ll take for
something |
| 4. Budget |
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d. A fee you pay to borrow money |
| 5. Entrepreneur |
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e. A person who collects coins |
| 6. Penny pincher |
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f. A person who helps you buy shares
in a company |
| 7. Debt |
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g. The last penny you have |
| 8. Stockbroker |
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h. Stock that costs less than a
dollar per share |
| 9. Penny stock |
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i. A person who is extremely careful
with money |
| 10. Interest |
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j. A plan for managing your spending
and saving |
answers
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