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Kids Did It! In Business

• By Judith E. Rinard

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malfunction noun pg. 38
no longer work correctly fail to operate
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For years, Adam, who lives in Newton,
Massachusetts, has been catching those pesky
bugs, mistakes or glitches in computer software
programs that can make computers
malfunction. The captain was afraid that the
ships radio might malfunction due to the storm.
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profitable adjective pg. 40
gaining money after all the costs of doing
business have been paid
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Minding her own business is fun and profitable
for Ebony Hood of Washington, D.C. We sold lots
of lemonade at our sidewalk stand, and our little
business was very profitable.
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merchandise noun pg. 40
goods that are bought and sold in business
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Ebony learned how to set up a business, order
merchandise, and keep records in a special course
at her high school. All of the merchandise in
the store costs less because there was a sale.
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earnings noun pg. 41
money that is paid for doing a job
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Ebony plans to use her earnings for
college. Jackie wants to save her earnings for
college.
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donates verb pg. 42
gives money or objects as a gift
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He donates 10 percent of his profits to a
childrens charity. Every spring and fall our
family cleans out the closets and donates clothes
to a local shelter.
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charity noun pg. 42
a group that provides help to those in need
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He donates 10 percent of his profits to a
childrens charity. Every spring and fall our
family cleans out the closets and donates clothes
to a local charity.