Jobs in the Community — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A vet works at an animal clinic to help sick pets.
A clinic is a small medical office, and the kind that treats animals is called an animal clinic where a vet sees pets.
2. A cashier counts money and gives change to customers.
A cashier takes dollars and coins from shoppers, so they need to count the money carefully to give back the right change.
3. A coach teaches players the rules of a new sport.
Every sport has rules about how to play fairly and safely, and a coach explains these rules to the players.
4. A crossing guard holds up a stop sign so cars will stop.
A stop sign is red with white letters, and drivers must halt when they see one, which is why the guard holds this sign up.
5. A janitor keeps the school clean and tidy every day.
A janitor sweeps floors, empties trash, and wipes surfaces, so the school stays clean for students and teachers.
6. A mechanic fixes cars and trucks when they break down.
Mechanics work in auto shops fixing any kind of motor vehicle, which includes both cars and larger trucks.
7. A park ranger takes care of parks and hiking trails.
A park ranger's job title tells you what they protect: the parks and wild lands where people come to hike and camp.
8. A pharmacist gives people the medicine their doctor ordered.
A pharmacist works at a drugstore and fills the prescription the doctor wrote by giving patients the correct medicine.
9. Every worker in a community fills an important role.
A role is the special job or part someone plays, and each worker has their own role that helps the community run well.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Vet
→ Animal clinic
Animal clinic
Mechanic
→ Auto shop
Auto shop
Pharmacist
→ Drugstore
Drugstore
Janitor
→ School building
School building
Each helper belongs where they do their job: the vet treats pets at the animal clinic, the mechanic fixes cars at the auto shop, the pharmacist fills medicine at the drugstore, and the janitor cleans the school building.