Parts of Speech
What is the part of speech of "fast" in this sentence?
The dog is fast.
Adjective
Someone who makes or fixes clothing is a...
Tailor/Seamstress
What is a job?
Paid work for an employer
True or False:
It is OK to shake the interviewer's hand when you are sitting.
False, you should always stand if possible.
Why did women start working in "men's" jobs during the war?
The men were soldiers and the labor force needed support.
Is "Rochester" a common noun or a proper noun?
Proper noun
True of False?
A dental hygienist does oral surgeries.
False-
A dental hygienist cleans teeth.
Martha has been a teacher for 20 years at different schools. Teaching is her _________.
Career
(Profession acceptable as well)
What is small talk?
Small talk is casual conversation.
True or False -
Factories accepted women workers immediately.
No.- At first, many factories did not believe women could do factory jobs.
What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective?
An adverb describes a verb or another adjective.
An adjective describes a noun or a pronoun.
Who is the person who assists a lawyer?
Paralegal
What is a synonym for industry?
Sector
What should you bring to an interview?
A copy of resume and maybe cover letter
Identification documents for hire
True or False & EXPLAIN ANSWER:
Women working during World War II is connected to American women working today.
True. The changes that began during the war opened up new opportunities for women and gave them a desire for paid work and independence. Today, women have many more opportunities for work.
What is the difference between common nouns and proper nouns? Give an example of each.
Common nouns are general, while proper nouns refer to a specific place or person.
Common noun example: dog, etc.
Proper noun example: Maria, etc.
Who do you call if your sink is clogged?
A plumber
What is the difference between a job and a profession?
A profession requires advanced degrees or special qualifications while a job does not.
How early should you get to an interview?
10-15 minutes
What did women normally do BEFORE the war?
They stayed home as wives and mothers. Sometimes they were secretaries, seamstresses or teachers.
Identify 5 parts of speech in this sentence:
Hey! I told you I already got the pink balloons at the store.
Any 5 of these:
Hey! - Interjection
I, I, you - Pronouns
told, got - Verbs
already - Adverb
Pink - adjective
balloons, store - noun
at - preposition
Name four types of jobs in a hospital.
Any 3 of these (or other correct answer):
Doctor
Nurse
Technician
Secretary
Janitor
Surgeon
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Use "labor force" in a sentence.
Any acceptable sentence.
Ex: New York's labor force is growing.
Everyone on your team must give the teacher a handshake. If they are ALL professional, you will get the points! If even one person is NOT professional, NO POINTS!
Teacher assess
ANSWER ALL THREE CORRECTLY
1.) How did women feel about their work?
2.) What happened when the men returned from war?
1.) They felt happy, satisfied and proud. (or acceptable answer)
2.) The women had to give up jobs to the men.