Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Simple Jobs
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| doctor | n. | a person who helps sick people | The doctor works at the hospital. |
| nurse | n. | a person who cares for sick people | The nurse is very kind. |
| driver | n. | a person who drives a vehicle | The driver stops the bus. |
| police officer | n. | a person whose job is to keep people safe and stop crime | The police officer helps tourists. |
| cook | n. | a person who prepares food | The cook makes lunch. |
| farmer | n. | a person who works with animals or crops | The farmer grows vegetables. |
| shop assistant | n. | a person who helps customers in a shop | The shop assistant is friendly. |
| waiter | n. | a man who serves food in a restaurant | The waiter brings the menu. |
| artist | n. | a person who makes art | The artist paints pictures. |
| singer | n. | a person who sings | The singer is on TV. |
| builder | n. | a person who builds or repairs buildings | The builder works outside. |
| cleaner | n. | a person who cleans rooms or buildings | The cleaner starts early. |
Common Collocations
doctor: family doctor, see a doctor
nurse: hospital nurse, school nurse
driver: taxi driver, bus driver
nurse: hospital nurse, school nurse
driver: taxi driver, bus driver
police officer: local police officer, police officer uniform
cook: good cook, school cook
farmer: local farmer, young farmer
cook: good cook, school cook
farmer: local farmer, young farmer
shop assistant: helpful shop assistant, shop assistant job
waiter: restaurant waiter, polite waiter
artist: famous artist, young artist
waiter: restaurant waiter, polite waiter
artist: famous artist, young artist
singer: pop singer, good singer
builder: local builder, builder job
cleaner: office cleaner, hotel cleaner
builder: local builder, builder job
cleaner: office cleaner, hotel cleaner
Language Tips
A and an
Use a before consonant sounds: a doctor, a nurse, a cook.
Use an before vowel sounds: an artist.
Talking about work
Ask What do you do? to ask about someone s job.
Answer with I am a driver or I work as a driver.