Understanding and Writing Checks
A worksheet for Grade 11 students to practice understanding and writing checks, covering key components and proper procedures.
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Understanding and Writing Checks
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Read each question carefully and provide your answer in the space provided. For sections requiring you to write a check, assume the check number is 101 and the current date is October 26, 2023.
1. The legal amount line on a check writes the amount in .
2. The is a unique number that identifies your bank.
3. The is the person or company to whom the check is written.
4. The purpose of the line is to provide a brief explanation for the payment.
5. A check must be signed by the to be valid.
1. Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of a valid check?
Date
Signature of the payee
Payee's name
Amount in words
2. What is the primary purpose of the check number?
To identify the bank
To track checks for personal records
To specify the account type
To indicate the check's expiration date
1. Explain why it is important to fill out all parts of a check completely and accurately.
2. Describe a scenario where writing a check might be preferred over using a debit card or cash.
Fill out the blank check below for the following scenario:
You are paying your landlord, 'Property Management LLC', $950.75 for your monthly rent. Your account number is 123456789 and the routing number is 987654321.
YOUR NAME
Check No. 101
YOUR ADDRESS
PAY TO THE ORDER OF
Date: October 26, 2023
Dollars
$
MEMO
Routing No. 987654321 Account No. 123456789
Signature
1. If there is a discrepancy between the numerical amount and the written amount on a check, the written amount is typically considered the legal amount.
True
False
2. It is acceptable to leave the signature line blank on a check if you are mailing it.
True
False