My First Day at Work

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Question formats

Cloze (dropdown)

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Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: I am excited about my new job. Today 1___ my first day at the shop. I 2___ a new uniform. The uniform is blue and white.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. be
   2. is
   3. am
   4. are

   Choices for blank 2

   1. having
   2. have
   3. has
   4. to have
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   is

   Blank 2

   have

   Today takes is; I takes have.

2. Question 2 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: I meet the person who helps new staff. My manager's name is Rob. 1___ shows me 2___ office. We talk about the jobs I need to do.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. Him
   2. His
   3. Her
   4. He

   Choices for blank 2

   1. an
   2. many
   3. two
   4. the
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   He

   Blank 2

   the

   He is the subject; the office is the specific workplace office.

3. Question 3 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: Rob tells me about the working day. We start work 1___ nine and finish 2___ five. There is a break in the middle.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. at
   2. on
   3. in
   4. to

   Choices for blank 2

   1. from
   2. on
   3. in
   4. at
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   at

   Blank 2

   at

   Both exact clock times take at.

4. Question 4 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: Before I start, Rob gives me a form. Please 1___ your name here. Then 2___ this badge. The badge helps customers know who I am.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. write
   2. to write
   3. writes
   4. writing

   Choices for blank 2

   1. wear
   2. wore
   3. wears
   4. wearing
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   write

   Blank 2

   wear

   Instructions use the base forms write and wear.

5. Question 5 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: Soon I begin helping people in the shop. The customers 1___ friendly. One customer 2___ me about my new job. I tell her that I am happy to be here.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. am
   2. is
   3. be
   4. are

   Choices for blank 2

   1. to ask
   2. asks
   3. ask
   4. asking
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   are

   Blank 2

   asks

   Customers is plural; one customer takes asks.

6. Question 6 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: At break, I go to the staff room. I make 1___ cup of tea at break. My colleague has 2___ apple. We sit together for a few minutes.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. many
   2. an
   3. a
   4. two

   Choices for blank 2

   1. much
   2. an
   3. three
   4. a
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   a

   Blank 2

   an

   Cup takes a; apple takes an.

7. Question 7 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: Before I leave, Rob shows me the work area. This is my desk. Those 1___ our new chairs, and that 2___ the printer. I know where to go tomorrow morning.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. am
   2. is
   3. are
   4. has

   Choices for blank 2

   1. is
   2. are
   3. am
   4. have
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   are

   Blank 2

   is

   Those is plural; that refers to one printer.

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