Jobs in the Community — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A mail carrier brings letters to your house each day.
The answer is "letters" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
2. A police officer drives a police car with lights on top.
The answer is "police" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
3. A gardener plants flowers and trees in the park.
The answer is "flowers" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
4. A lifeguard watches people at the pool to keep them safe.
The answer is "pool" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
5. A mechanic fixes cars when they break down.
The answer is "cars" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
6. An electrician fixes wires and lights in buildings.
The answer is "wires" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
7. A zookeeper feeds and cares for animals.
The answer is "animals" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
8. A chef wears a tall white hat in the kitchen.
The answer is "hat" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
9. A carpenter uses a hammer to build things from wood.
The answer is "hammer" because this is what fits the job description in the sentence.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
nurse
→ bandage
shovel
baker
→ rolling pin
bandage
gardener
→ shovel
hammer
carpenter
→ hammer
rolling pin
Each item matches with the answer that describes it best. Think about what each word means to find the right pair.