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Employment and Workplace Vocabulary – Grade 12 Worksheet

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Learning a new language is ________ because it tests your ability in many ways.

a)

demanding

b)

challenging

c)

professional

d)

flexible

2.

If job applicants meet the hiring manager ________ person, they have a better chance of making a strong impression.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

d)

with

3.

The company gave each employee a ________ as a reward for their excellent performance.

a)

bonus

b)

fine

c)

salary

d)

debt

4.

The factory ________ hundreds of workers to produce electronic devices.

a)

fires

b)

ignores

c)

employs

d)

removes

5.

Many graphic designers prefer being ________ to have more control over their workload.

a)

freelancers

b)

employer

c)

volunteer

d)

consideration

6.

Your work experience is ________ to this job position, so you have a high chance of getting hired.

a)

unnecessary

b)

confusing

c)

unrelated

d)

relevant

7.

Despite the difficulties, she pursued a career in medicine even though it is a ________ profession.

a)

challenging

b)

challenge

c)

challenged

d)

challenges

8.

The hospital relies on ________ workers to assist with patient care and services.

a)

volunteer

b)

corporate

c)

executive

d)

freelance

9.

Before applying for the position, make sure you have the ________ skills required for the role.

a)

relevance

b)

relevantly

c)

relevant

d)

relevancy

10.

Teaching young children can be a ________ job, but it is also very fulfilling.

a)

reward

b)

rewards

c)

rewarded

d)

rewarding

11.

Employees who exceed their sales targets will receive a performance ________ at the end of the month.

a)

bonus

b)

bonused

c)

bonuses

d)

bonusing

12.

Being a nurse is a very tiring job; moreover, you don’t earn a high ________.

a)

wage

b)

income

c)

salary

d)

bonus

13.

My manager has to ________ a business trip every month to meet international clients.

a)

go on

b)

work overtime

c)

interfere with

d)

refuse to do

14.

Tech World Magazine Online is looking to fill two ________ in its technology section.

a)

positions

b)

vacancies

c)

careers

d)

employees

15.

Our company offers ________ working hours and rewards employees based on their performance.

a)

flexible

b)

strict

c)

fixed

d)

limited

16.

Employees will receive a bonus ________ on the number of times people view, share, and comment on their reviews.

a)

influenced

b)

counting

c)

controlled

d)

based

17.

________ can be challenging, so many people seek additional qualifications.

a)

Employment finding stable

b)

Stable finding employment

c)

Finding stable employment

d)

Employment finding stable

18.

She enjoys her job because she can ________ working relationships with different teams, and this helps her improve communication skills.

a)

interfere

b)

put

c)

build

d)

give

19.

There are strict ________ in hospitals, and all staff must comply.

a)

instructions

b)

rule

c)

regulations

d)

policies

20.

She prefers ________, but sometimes she works overtime.

a)

a schedule regular

b)

a regular schedule

c)

regular schedule

d)

the regular schedule

21.

The lawyer met her ________, and they discussed the case.

a)

customer

b)

client

c)

guest

d)

passenger

22.

Online marketplaces like eBay allow users to ________ second-hand electronics at competitive prices.

a)

resell

b)

manufacture

c)

consume

d)

discard

23.

Even though his family expected him to ________ in their footsteps, he chose a completely different profession.

a)

work

b)

put

c)

follow

d)

make

24.

Employees in ________ tend to have lower productivity and motivation.

a)

stressful working conditions

b)

working condition stressful

c)

stressful condition working

d)

working stressful conditions

25.

If you want to make more money in a nine-to-five job, you have to get ________ to a higher position.

a)

promoted

b)

insured

c)

balanced

d)

flexible

26.

One disadvantage of a nine-to-five job is that the hours are not usually ________.

a)

flexible

b)

high

c)

balanced

d)

stable

27.

My mom likes her job because it allows her to plan for the future more easily. This is because she has a ________ salary.

a)

repetitive

b)

regular

c)

unusual

d)

unstable

28.

Some people do not like to work a nine-to-five job because they want a job with a better ________.

a)

work–life balance

b)

outing

c)

salary promotion

d)

insurance perk

29.

High school students may want to find a ________ job during their summer break.

a)

regular

b)

summer

c)

school

d)

long-term

30.

He decided to ________ about his struggles, and his manager offered to help.

a)

apply for

b)

open up

c)

be based on

d)

look after

31.

It is a good idea to apply for jobs two to three months ________ the start of your summer break.

a)

instead of

b)

after

c)

during

d)

before

32.

Students should prepare an application letter for the job they want to apply __________.

a)

out

b)

with

c)

for

d)

in

33.

The government provides __________ for unemployed individuals in need.

a)

unnecessary regulations

b)

luxury travel packages

c)

strict work penalties

d)

additional benefit programs

34.

__________ in the workplace can lead to poor teamwork and low morale.

a)

Inflexibility

b)

Flexibility

c)

Inflexible

d)

Flexibly

35.

To increase your chances of getting the job, you should provide details about the experiences or __________ listed on your CV.

a)

qualifications

b)

holidays

c)

uniforms

d)

reviews

36.

Your application letter should provide details about your experience or skills __________ on your CV.

a)

list

b)

listing

c)

to list

d)

listed

37.

Before the interview, you should prepare for questions the __________ might ask you.

a)

applicant

b)

employer

c)

employee

d)

worker

38.

Renewable energy companies are seeing rising __________ for solar panels and wind turbines.

a)

demand

b)

waste

c)

opposition

d)

surplus

39.

The company provides a __________ to long-term employees.

a)

package generous retirement

b)

generous retirement package

c)

retirement package generous

d)

package retirement generous

40.

After he graduated, he decided to __________ as a journalist to gain experience.

a)

work

b)

do

c)

get

d)

give

41.

She had to __________ additional responsibilities when her manager resigned.

a)

take on

b)

apply for

c)

put up

d)

carry out

42.

The charity work at Heart – to – Heart Organisation is __________, but it is a great opportunity to develop new skills.

a)

paid

b)

part – time

c)

full – time

d)

unpaid

43.

New employees will receive __________ to help them learn their job duties.

a)

promotions

b)

on – the – job training

c)

free uniforms

d)

vacation days

44.

Applicants for the teaching assistant __________ must have excellent English skills.

a)

position

b)

rank

c)

site

d)

location

45.

There was a family who was going on a trip so they were looking for a babysitter so they were looking for a __________ babysitter.

a)

part – time

b)

temporary

c)

full – time

d)

long – term

46.

Although __________ jobs provide flexibility, they often lack long – term security and benefits such as health insurance.

a)

long – term

b)

nine – to – five

c)

full – time

d)

casual

47.

Before the interview, __________ should prepare answers for common questions an employer may ask.

a)

interns

b)

candidates

c)

employees

d)

workers

48.

If an employer is interested in hiring you, they may ask you __________ an interview.

a)

about

b)

to

c)

in

d)

for

49.

The ideal babysitting candidate should be responsible, good with young children, and __________ female.

a)

strict

b)

preferably

c)

good

d)

careless

50.

Workers at chocolate factories process a __________ of cocoa beans each hour.

a)

spoonful

b)

teaspoon

c)

handful

d)

bucketful

51.

The government introduced new __________ programs to reduce the jobless rate.

a)

education

b)

retirement

c)

investment

d)

employment

52.

Employers consider both experience and __________ qualifications when hiring candidates.

a)

manual

b)

physical

c)

academic

d)

temporary

53.

IT specialists are often __________ due to high demand.

a)

low – skilled

b)

part – time

c)

well – paid

d)

unemployed

54.

Unless the company __________ the production targets, they will face financial penalties.

a)

meets

b)

looks

c)

gives

d)

interferes

55.

Some people prefer __________ internships if they offer valuable networking opportunities.

a)

unpaid

b)

well – paid

c)

poorly – paid

d)

expensive

56.

The finance __________ of the company handles all tax – related matters.

a)

employer

b)

location

c)

section

d)

vacancy

57.

Many professionals prefer taking online courses __________ physical training sessions.

a)

attend

b)

attending

c)

to attending

d)

to attend

58.

Applicants should write a(n) __________ letter explaining why they want the job.

a)

interview

b)

outfit

c)

application

d)

training

59.

The company applies its dress code rules __________, even during hot weather.

a)

inflexibility

b)

flexible

c)

inflexible

d)

flexibly

60.

The warehouse employees must carefully __________ all the products before shipping them to customers.

a)

ignore

b)

destroy

c)

sort

d)

delay

61.

The company encourages workers to donate __________ to local schools.

a)

unused office supplies

b)

old invoices

c)

company secrets

d)

expired food

62.

Most workers prefer __________ paid vacations instead of unpaid leave.

a)

to waste

b)

to cancel

c)

to take

d)

to refuse

63.

To succeed in a professional environment, employees must learn how to build working relationships __________ their colleagues and clients.

a)

on

b)

with

c)

for

d)

after

64.

Employers often prefer candidates with ________ in similar industries.

a)

experience on-the-job relevant

b)

experience relevant on-the-job

c)

relevant on-the-job experience

d)

on-the-job experience relevant

65.

Many technical jobs require extensive on-the-job ________ before independent work is allowed.

a)

gambling

b)

training

c)

vacations

d)

complaints

66.

Factory workers receive their ________ every week instead of a monthly salary.

a)

wage

b)

loan

c)

invoice

d)

receipt

67.

After working for forty years, she finally decided to ________ last year.

a)

enroll in university

b)

retire last year

c)

start a new internship

d)

apply for a promotion

68.

Having jobs already ________ before summer arrives can help students feel secure about their plans.

a)

lined up

b)

organized

c)

set up

d)

started

69.

You should learn whether the job is full-time or ________ before applying.

a)

temporary

b)

permanent

c)

part-time

d)

flexible

70.

Employees in high-pressure jobs must ________ stress to meet business expectations.

a)

endure

b)

escape

c)

ignore

d)

prevent

71.

Companies that invest in employee training often ________ from increased productivity.

a)

resign

b)

struggle

c)

profit

d)

decline

72.

He prefers ________ because of its flexible working hours and schedule.

a)

casual employment

b)

strict policies

c)

unpaid overtime

d)

senior management

73.

People living in rural areas often have to ________ long distances for better job opportunities.

a)

commute

b)

migrate

c)

relocate

d)

endure

74.

Many employees ________ remote work because it reduces commuting time significantly.

a)

refuse

b)

prefer

c)

postpone

d)

ignore

75.

Our team raised ________ to support unemployed workers during the pandemic.

a)

a corporate lawsuit

b)

a personal debt

c)

a significant donation

d)

a job application

76.

The ________ of remote work has become essential for many professionals.

a)

difficulty

b)

flexibility

c)

stability

d)

restriction

77.

Employees often prefer higher salaries to ________ and perks.

a)

additional benefit workplaces

b)

benefit additional workplaces

c)

benefits additional workplace

d)

additional workplace benefits

78.

Employers should ________ based on experience and professional skills.

a)

each evaluating candidate

b)

each evaluated candidate

c)

candidate each evaluating

d)

evaluate each candidate

79.

Employees are encouraged to ________ to stay informed about workplace regulations.

a)

review company policies

b)

reviewing policie companys

c)

review policy companys

d)

policie company review

80.

Many technology companies send free gadgets to ________ for marketing purposes.

a)

financial auditors

b)

job applicants

c)

product reviewers

d)

full-time engineers

81.

The university hired a teaching ________ to help professors manage large lecture classes.

a)

assistant

b)

intern

c)

trainer

d)

researcher

82.

A well-managed company always aims to maximize ________ without exploiting its employees.

a)

profit

b)

bad debt

c)

preference

d)

happiness

83.

Many professionals engage in ________ to contribute to their communities.

a)

volunteer work

b)

work volunteers

c)

voluntary work

d)

work voluntary

84.

Parents often hire teenagers to ________ when they have important business meetings.

a)

babysit

b)

educate

c)

discipline

d)

supervise

85.

High school students often look for a ________ job during summer vacations.

a)

executive

b)

lifelong

c)

part-time

d)

unpaid

86.

A well-prepared ________ answers questions clearly and provides relevant examples.

a)

interviewee

b)

interview

c)

interviewer

d)

interviewed

87.

Many CEOs adopt a ________ approach when handling major corporate challenges.

a)

reflective

b)

reflect

c)

reflection

d)

reflecting

88.

A strong ________ from a previous employer can significantly improve job opportunities.

a)

rejection

b)

complaint

c)

reference

d)

expense

89.

Construction workers often carry ________ of cement for small-scale repair projects.

a)

buckets

b)

glass

c)

boxes

d)

cups

90.

My mom's job has some pretty good ________, such as a company outing, health insurance, and a gym membership.

a)

salaries

b)

perks

c)

positions

d)

disadvantages

91.

He was ________ to relocate for a better job opportunity, even if it meant leaving his hometown.

a)

willing

b)

removing

c)

going

d)

checking

92.

Many multinational companies require applicants to submit a ________ before interviews.

a)

detailed vitae curriculum

b)

detailed curriculum vitae

93.

Teachers ________ attendance every morning to ensure students are present in class.

a)

meet

b)

work

c)

check

d)

look

94.

Environmental impact is now a major ________ for companies like Unilever and Nestlé.

a)

consideration

b)

considerable

c)

consider

d)

considerate

95.

Amazon's warehouse automation has resulted in a(n) ________ increase in efficiency and productivity.

a)

repetitive

b)

applicable

c)

considerable

d)

voluntary

96.

Although ________ work is flexible, it often lacks financial stability and security.

a)

casual

b)

permanent

c)

well – paid

d)

full – time

97.

Tokyo's public transportation system is designed to handle millions of daily ________.

a)

tourists

b)

pedestrians

c)

commuters

d)

motorists

98.

The company offered an ________, including free vacations and home allowances.

a)

unusual benefit package

b)

benefit unusual package

c)

unusual package benefit

d)

benefit package unusual

99.

Traffic congestion in Los Angeles worsens significantly during morning and evening ________.

a)

rush hour

b)

downtime

c)

break time

d)

traffic – free hours

100.

On the day of the interview, wear a ________ outfit to make a good impression.

a)

professionally

b)

profession

c)

professional

101.

He chose to ________, so he could afford to buy a new car.

a)

opens up

b)

work overtime

c)

look after

d)

wait on tables

102.

Unlike engineering, customer service positions are often considered ________ and repetitive.

a)

stressful

b)

undemanding

c)

highly technical

d)

unpredictable

103.

Employees should not ________ the same mistakes in customer service interactions.

a)

forget

b)

ignore

c)

deny

d)

repeat

104.

Some employees prefer creative jobs over ________.

a)

repetitive administrative tasks

b)

administrative tasks repetitive

c)

administrative repetitive tasks

d)

repetitive tasks administrative

105.

High workloads and strict deadlines contribute to employee ________ in competitive industries.

a)

stress

b)

relaxation

c)

entertainment

d)

freedom

106.

Many employees feel ________ when dealing with demanding supervisors and difficult clients.

a)

motivated

b)

inspired

c)

stressed

d)

encouraged

107.

Some people do not like the work – life ________ of a nine – to – five job because they have to work about 40 hours each week.

a)

insurance

b)

perks

c)

salary

d)

balance

108.

The restaurant staff ________ to serve customers during the lunchtime rush hour.

a)

rushed

b)

postponed

c)

hesitated

d)

ignored

109.

The ________ suffered greatly during the COVID – 19 pandemic due to travel restrictions.

a)

agricultural sector

b)

hospitality industry

c)

technology market

d)

transportation system

110.

Employees who ________ often experience burnout, which negatively impacts their mental health.

a)

overwork

b)

work overtime

c)

work as

d)

interfere with

111.

The new labor laws are ________ to companies of all sizes and sectors.

a)

applicable

b)

avoidable

c)

unrealistic

d)

reflective

112.

Helping people in need is a ________ experience because it makes you feel useful and satisfied.

a)

disappointing

b)

tiring

c)

frustrating

d)

rewarding

113.

________ working for National Geographic explore underwater ecosystems and marine life.

a)

Real estate agents

b)

Flight attendants

c)

Scuba divers

d)

Software developers

114.

Businesses use social media to ________ their products to a global audience.

a)

distribute

b)

advertise

c)

conceal

d)

withdraw

115.

Farmers have to walk through ________ during the rainy season to check crops.

a)

mud

b)

street

c)

road

d)

bricks

116.

A skilled ________ can help a company manage its financial records efficiently.

a)

accountant

b)

cashier

c)

receptionist

d)

technician

117.

My brother didn’t apply for the job, but he was offered a(n) ________.

a)

employment

b)

internships

c)

apprenticeship

d)

position

118.

Employees often ________ in quick coffee breaks between long meetings.

a)

delay

b)

squeeze

c)

cancel

d)

extend

119.

It is the ________ of every employee to follow workplace safety guidelines.

a)

duty

b)

consequence

c)

demand

d)

section

120.

Many large corporations allocate substantial budgets for ________ and brand awareness.

a)

advertising

b)

advertise

c)

advertisement

d)

advertised

121.

A ________ can secure a high – paying job at Google or Microsoft.

a)

hard – working software engineer

b)

software engineer hard – working

122.

Many businesses engage in ________ of electronics to maximize profits and reduce waste.

a)

resale

b)

consumption

c)

donation

d)

cancellation

123.

Many jobs that exist today, such as social media managers, did not ________ 20 years ago.

a)

retire

b)

exist

c)

cancel

d)

hesitate

124.

She donated ________ to an organization that provides education for rural children.

a)

charitably

b)

illegally

c)

temporarily

d)

accidentally

125.

Late ________ of reports may result in disciplinary action against employees.

a)

avoidance

b)

rejection

c)

refusal

d)

submission

126.

Many employees add starting their own business to their ________ before retirement.

a)

company budget

b)

personal loan

c)

bucket list

d)

resignation letter

127.

Graphic designers at major advertising firms often struggle with tight project ________.

a)

vacations

b)

deadlines

c)

bonuses

d)

penalties

128.

Many American companies ________ roles to countries with lower labor costs.

a)

outsource customer service

b)

service customer outsource

c)

customer service outsources

d)

customer outsource service

129.

He gained ________ through an internship at a financial institution.

a)

valuable experience work

b)

work experience valuable

c)

valuable work experience

d)

work valuable experience

130.

My father dislikes working the ________ because it affects his sleep schedule.

a)

night shift

b)

morning shift

c)

office hours

d)

weekend job

131.

Although working during the day is more convenient, some employees prefer to be on ________ because they get higher pay.

a)

the night shift

b)

concentrate on attendance

c)

wait on tables

d)

check attendance

132.

A person who is ________ in technology and can express his opinions well.

a)

interested

b)

sharing

c)

invested

d)

employing

133.

Surgeons have a ________ that requires intense focus and long hours.

a)

demanding profession highly

b)

highly demanding profession

c)

highly profession demanding

d)

demanding highly profession

134.

One advantage of my mom's job is that she gets a regular ________, which means she makes the same money each month.

a)

balance

b)

insurance

c)

salary

d)

outing

135.

By applying early, you can ensure that you have a job already ________ up when summer arrives.

a)

prepared

b)

lined

c)

scheduled

d)

matched

136.

Heart – to – Heart Organisation is looking for volunteers to help at ________ events.

a)

fashion

b)

charity

c)

school

d)

business

137.

Since time was limited, the team had to ________ the most urgent tasks.

a)

wait on tables

b)

work as

c)

concentrate on

d)

look after

138.

Students often do unpaid or ________ internships while they are still in school.

a)

low – paid

b)

high – paid

c)

highly confidential

d)

short – term

139.

Students should bring printed copies of their CV and application letter to the ________.

a)

break

b)

letter

c)

interview

d)

position

140.

Coca – Cola’s ________ successfully increased global brand awareness and product sales.

a)

newest advertisement campaign

b)

latest campaign advertisement

c)

newest campaign advertisement

d)

latest advertisement campaign

141.

Amazon ________ customer feedback crucial for improving its services and logistics efficiency.

a)

considers

b)

rejects

c)

overlooks

d)

interfere

142.

The manager decided to ________ additional staff to handle the increased workload.

a)

employer

b)

employment

c)

employs

d)

employ