Parts of Speech
Jobs
Labor Terminology
Interviews & Professionalism
Women and World War II
100

What is the part of speech of "fast" in this sentence? 

The dog is fast.

Adjective

100

Someone who makes or fixes clothing is a...

Tailor/Seamstress

100

What is a job?

Paid work for an employer

100

True or False: 

It is OK to shake the interviewer's hand when you are sitting.

False, you should always stand if possible.

100

Why did women start working in "men's" jobs during the war?

The men were soldiers and the labor force needed support.

200

Is "Rochester" a common noun or a proper noun?

Proper noun

200

True of False? 

A dental hygienist does oral surgeries.

False- 

A dental hygienist cleans teeth.

200

Martha has been a teacher for 20 years at different schools. Teaching is her _________.

Career

(Profession acceptable as well)

200

What is small talk?

Small talk is casual conversation.

200

True or False - 

Factories accepted women workers immediately.

No.- At first, many factories did not believe women could do factory jobs.

300

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.

300

Who is the person who assists a lawyer?

Paralegal

300

What is a synonym for industry?

Sector

300

What should you bring to an interview?

A copy of resume and maybe cover letter

Identification documents for hire

300

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.

400

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.

400

Who do you call if your sink is clogged?

A plumber

400

What is the difference between a job and a profession?

A profession requires advanced degrees or special qualifications while a job does not.

400

How early should you get to an interview?


10-15 minutes

400

What did women normally do BEFORE the war?

They stayed home as wives and mothers. Sometimes they were secretaries, seamstresses or teachers.

500

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

500

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

500

Use "labor force" in a sentence.

Any acceptable sentence. 

Ex: New York's labor force is growing.

500

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

500

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.