Vocabulary
Getting a Job
Grammar 1
Grammar 2
Class
100

Please define minimum wage and earns.

Please use them in the same sentence. 

Bonus points: If you know the minimum wage for the state of Texas. 

-Minimum wage is the lowest amount an employer can legally pay an employee per hour. 

- obtain (money) in return for labor or services. 

- $7.25

100

True or False.

You can dress how ever you want for a job interview?

False. 

You need to dress the part you are applying for. 

100

True or False.


A gerund is an adjective acting as a noun in a sentece.

False.

A gerund is a verb acting as a noun in a sentence. 

100

True or False.

For and since are interchangeable. 

False.

They are not interchangeable. 

100

5 people must share their plans for Christmas break!

Student Answers

200
Please define interview and polite.


Please use them in the same sentence. 

- A meeting of people inquiring for a position at a company.

- Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.  

200

Please tell me what a career counselor can do for you?

Assessing your strengths, skills, education, and experience 

Bringing your desires and dreams to the surface

Identifying areas of untapped potential 

Considering various career options

Exploring industry trends and hiring practices 

Researching job listings and employers 

200

Correct the error in the sentence. 


I enjoy work with computers.

I enjoy working with computers. 

200

Correct the error in the sentence


He is thinking about look for a new job.

He is thinking about looking for a new job. 

200

Who has a tattoo of her sister / sisters on her ankle?

Marcia

300

Please define apprenticeship and career. 

Please use them in the same sentence. 

- A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. 

-An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. 

300

What is the process of getting a job?

- Apply for job

- Interview for job

- Get hired for job

- Start  job

300

Correct the error in the sentences. Gerund or Infinitive

Many people dislike work outside in the winter.

Many people dislike working outside in the winter. 

300

Correct the error in the sentences. Gerund or Infinitive

She offered help me get ready for the interview.

She offered to help me get ready for the interview. 

300

Who has the most hours in Burlington?

Gabriela Velazquez with 25.15 hours!

400

Please define benefits and salary.

Please use them in the same sentence. 

-A payment or gift made by an employer, the state, or an insurance company.

-A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly 

400

5 people please describe your work experience in a nut shell?

Student answers

400

Use for or since to correct the sentences.

Tanya and Jay have known each other 2010.

Tanya and Jay have known each other since 2010.

400

Use for or since to correct the sentence. 


We have volunteered at the school the last two years. 

We have volunteered at the school for the last two years. 

400

Who went to Georgia for Thanksgiving? 

Sayaka

500

Please define communication skills, supervisor, and team.

Please use all 3 in a sentence. 

-Communication skills are the ability to exchange information between two or more people through a shared understanding of rules and signs 

- A person who supervises/looks over a person or an activity. 

- People who come together as a team to achieve a common goal. 

500

Please name 3 things Wanda spoke about.

Student answers 

500

Rewrite the sentence: Gerund vs. Infinitive

-She is excited about starting her new job.

She can't wait _______________ her new job.

- She wants to study science. 

She is interested in _________ science. 


- She can't wait to start her new job!

- She is interested in studying science. 

500

Use the present perfect and for / since. 

- Darren / be / a plumber / 2008.

- We / live / in this neighborhood / five years.

- Darren has been a plumber since 2008.

- We've lived in this neighborhood for five years. 

500
Sing an English Christmas carol!!!!

Students