Community Helpers — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which community helper would you call if your house was on fire?
A) Mail carrier
B) Firefighter
C) Librarian
D) Farmer
You would call a firefighter if your house was on fire because firefighters are trained to put out fires and rescue people.
2. A veterinarian is a special kind of doctor. What does a veterinarian do?
A) Fixes cars
B) Teaches children
C) Takes care of sick animals
D) Delivers mail
A veterinarian takes care of sick animals, including pets like dogs and cats.
3. Which of these community helpers provides goods instead of services?
A) Police officer
B) Teacher
C) Baker
D) Firefighter
A baker provides goods such as bread, cakes, and pastries that people can buy.
4. Why are community helpers important?
A) They make rules for games
B) They help keep the community safe and running
C) They only work on weekends
D) They give children candy every day
Community helpers are important because they help keep the community safe, healthy, and running smoothly for everyone.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Community helpers are people who do jobs to help others.
Community helpers have different jobs like teaching, policing, and firefighting that help the community.
2. A crossing guard makes sure children cross the street safely.
A crossing guard helps children cross the street safely by stopping traffic near schools.
3. A police officer makes sure people follow the law.
A police officer makes sure people follow the law to keep the community safe.
4. Goods are items you can touch and buy.
People buy goods like bread, vegetables, and flowers from community helpers who provide goods.
5. Services are actions that helpers do for others.
Service helpers do things for people, like teaching or protecting, instead of selling products.