Community Helpers — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each community helper. Sort them into the correct group: provides goods or provides services.
Provides Goods
bakerfarmerflorist Provides Services
firefighterdoctorteacher Goods are things you can buy and hold, like bread or flowers. Services are jobs people do to help others, like putting out fires or teaching.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A firefighter puts out fires and keeps people safe.
A firefighter helps put out a fire to keep people and buildings safe.
2. A doctor works in a hospital to help sick people.
A doctor helps people who are sick by finding out what is wrong and giving medicine.
3. A farmer grows food on a farm.
A farmer works on a farm where they grow crops and raise animals.
4. A teacher helps children learn new things at school.
A teacher helps children learn new things like reading, math, and science.
5. A baker makes bread and cakes for people to buy.
A baker makes bread and cakes and other baked goods for people to buy and eat.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A firefighter provides a service to the community.
True False
True — A firefighter provides a service by putting out fires and keeping people safe.
2. A farmer provides a service, not goods.
True False
False — A farmer provides goods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk that people can buy.
3. A teacher helps students learn at school.
True False
True — A teacher helps children learn new skills and subjects at school.
4. A florist sells flowers, which are goods.
True False
True — A florist sells flowers, which are goods because you can buy and hold them.