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WorksheetsPart C: Fill-in-the-Blank (36-45)
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Money for college that does not need to be repaid is called a _________________
GRANT
LOAN
SCHOLARSHIP
WORK-STUDY
________________ pay is the amount you actually take home after deductions.
NET
GROSS
BONUS
OVERTIME
The ________________ is the form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid.
FAFSA
W-2
SAT
ACT
A job that provides learning through hands-on experience while earning money is an ________________.
INTERNSHIP
VACATION
HOBBY
VOLUNTEERING
________________ skills, such as teamwork and communication, are important in every career.
SOFT
HARD
TECHNICAL
PHYSICAL
A two-year degree is called an ________________ degree.
ASSOCIATE
BACHELOR
DOCTORATE
CERTIFICATE
A ________________ school focuses on teaching specific job skills, such as welding or cosmetology.
TRADE
ART
MEDICAL
LANGUAGE
A ________________ is the main subject a student studies in college.
MAJOR
LECTURE
CAMPUS
DORMITORY
A job application may ask for a copy of your ________________, which lists your education and work experience.
RESUME
RECEIPT
REFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION
The lowest hourly wage an employer can legally pay is called the ________________ wage.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
AVERAGE
LIVING
Work-study programs provide:
Free housing
A part-time job for students to earn money while in college
A list of career options
A scholarship for athletics
FAFSA stands for:
Federal Application for Student Financial Assistance
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
First Aid for Student Assistance
Federal Aid for School Applications
An internship is:
Full-time permanent employment
Temporary work experience in a career field
A type of financial aid
Another word for scholarship
A transcript shows:
A list of your grades and courses completed
A copy of your résumé
Your tuition costs
Your bank account history
Which type of college offers a two-year degree?
Trade school
Community college
University
Graduate school
An apprenticeship combines:
Loans and scholarships
On-the-job training with classroom instruction
A career cluster with a major
Volunteer work and sports
A major in college is:
Your main area of study
A part-time job
A type of financial aid
Your overall GPA
Which is NOT considered part of "benefits" in a job?
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vacation time
Gross pay
A scholarship is best described as:
Money earned only by athletes
Money awarded to students based on merit or need that does not need to be repaid
A student loan with no interest
A college entrance test
A career pathway is:
A step-by-step plan of education and training for a career
A school hallway with lockers
A way to apply for scholarships
A financial aid form
Which of the following is an example of a soft skill?
Typing speed
Teamwork
Welding
Using Excel
Which job requires a professional license?
Electrician
Teacher
Nurse
All of the above
Which is an example of a postsecondary institution?
Middle school
High school
College
Elementary school
Minimum wage is:
The least amount of money an employer can legally pay a worker per hour
A starting salary for all jobs
A type of scholarship
A benefit offered by trade schools
A career is different from a job because:
A career is long-term and related to goals, while a job may be short-term work
A career pays more money
A job always comes first
They are the same thing
Match the term with the correct definition. Write the letter in the blank.
Money earned before taxes
A
A signed legal agreement between two parties
B
Main cost of attending college classes
C
Organized group of related careers
D
A temporary work experience in a career field
E
Money for college that does not need to be repaid is called a ________________.
GRANT
LOAN
SCHOLARSHIP
INTEREST
________________ pay is the amount you actually take home after deductions.
NET
GROSS
BONUS
OVERTIME
The ________________ is the form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid.
FAFSA
SAT
ACT
CSS Profile
A job that provides learning through hands-on experience while earning money is an ________________.
INTERNSHIP
VACATION
HOBBY
VOLUNTEERING
________________ skills, such as teamwork and communication, are important in every career.
SOFT
HARD
TECHNICAL
PHYSICAL
A two-year degree is called an ________________ degree.
ASSOCIATE
BACHELOR
DOCTORATE
CERTIFICATE
A ________________ school focuses on teaching specific job skills, such as welding or cosmetology.
TRADE
ART
PUBLIC
CHARTER
A ________________ is the main subject a student studies in college.
MAJOR
LECTURE
CAMPUS
DORMITORY
A job application may ask for a copy of your ________________, which lists your education and work experience.
RESUME
REFERENCE LETTER
PAY STUB
IDENTIFICATION CARD
The lowest hourly wage an employer can legally pay is called the ________________ wage.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
AVERAGE
LIVING
The difference between gross pay and net pay is:
Gross pay is the total earnings before deductions, while net pay is the amount left after deductions.
Gross pay is the amount after taxes, while net pay is before taxes.
Gross pay and net pay are always the same amount.
Net pay is the total earnings before deductions, while gross pay is after deductions.
A grant is different from a loan because:
A grant does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid.
A grant always has a higher interest rate than a loan.
A grant is only given to businesses, while loans are for individuals.
A grant requires collateral, while a loan does not.
Someone might choose a trade school instead of a four-year university because:
it offers hands-on training for specific careers
it requires more years of study
it is more expensive than universities
it does not provide job skills
Select two examples of benefits that an employer might offer in addition to salary.
Health insurance and paid vacation
Free groceries and movie tickets
Personal laptops and smartphones
Gym memberships and free lunch
Creating a résumé before applying for a job is important because:
it highlights your skills and qualifications to potential employers.
it guarantees you will get the job you want.
it replaces the need for an interview.
it allows you to skip the application process.
Fill in the blank: Net means ________.
take-home pay after deductions
gross income before deductions
total expenses
taxable income
Fill in the blank: FAFSA stands for ________.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Assistance for Student Aid
Financial Aid for Students Application
Federal Application for Student Assistance
Fill in the blank: Internship is ________.
a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment
a permanent job with full benefits
a type of volunteer work with no learning involved
a position only for experienced professionals
Fill in the blank: Soft skills are ________.
personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people
technical skills required for specific jobs
mathematical abilities used in problem-solving
physical abilities needed for manual labor
Fill in the blank: Associate degree is ________.
an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges upon completion of a course of study lasting two years
a professional certification for postgraduate students
a doctoral degree in engineering
a high school diploma
Fill in the blank: Trade refers to ________.
a skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training
the exchange of goods and services between people or countries
a form of government
a type of weather phenomenon
Fill in the blank: Major means ________.
the main field of study of a student at a university
a musical scale with a happy sound
a military rank
a large or important city
Fill in the blank: Résumé is ________.
a document that summarizes skills, education, and experience for employers
a type of French cuisine
a musical instrument
a style of painting
Fill in the blank: Minimum means ________.
the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
the greatest amount possible
an average amount
a random amount
Gross pay = total earnings before deductions; Net pay = ________.
take-home pay after deductions
total earnings before deductions
gross income before taxes
salary before any deductions
Grant = no repayment required; Loan = ________.
must be repaid, usually with interest
does not require any paperwork
is a type of scholarship
is always given as a gift
Trade schools = shorter programs, specific job training, quicker entry into workforce, often ________.
lower cost
higher prestige
longer duration
broad academic focus
Benefits include (name any 2).
health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement (any 2)
free lunch, company car, gym membership, stock options (any 2)
office parties, flexible dress code, free snacks, pet insurance (any 2)
commuting allowance, on-site childcare, laundry service, travel discounts (any 2)
Résumé = ________ skills, education, and experience for employers.
summarizes
ignores
complicates
hides
forgets
Match the term with the correct definition. Write the letter in the blank.
Money earned before taxes
F
A signed legal agreement between two parties
J
Main cost of attending college classes
H
Organized group of related careers
E
A temporary work experience in a career field
A
