Collocations Quiz: Work

1. apply for a job - If you've applied for a job, you're trying to: a) find someone to do it b) do it better c) get it

2. dead-end job - Most people who have dead-end jobs: a) really enjoy their work b) can't get better work c) earn lots of money

3. give notice - The workers were given notice when: a) they had to do some overtime b) their wages were being reduced c) they weren't needed any more

4. heavy workload - Wendy had a heavy workload, so she: a) asked us to lift it b) asked us to help her c) asked for more work

5. lose a job - After losing my job, I: a) tried to find another one b) tried to find it again c) tried to do it again

6. make a living - People don't need to make a living if they're already: a) very creative b) very wealthy c) very healthy

7. pay increase - After getting a pay increase, the workers: a) were paid more money b) had to pay more money c) had to pay more workers

8. real wages - "Real wages" means the actual: a) payments you receive for work b) buying power your wages give you c) amount you receive after paying tax

9. steady job - If you have a steady job, it means you can: a) start your own business b) work whenever you like c) make long-term plans

10. working conditions - The working conditions are poor because: a) the company won't improve them b) the workers damaged them c) the work is poorly done