Work Verbs

If you work hard and have good luck, you can make __________

• a fortune

• a girl/boyfriend

• noodles

After three years with the company, Dwight got a __________ to assistant regional manager. It's time to celebrate!

• fired

• part-time job

• promotion

Employees with the best sales numbers are able to earn a _______ at the end of the year in addition to their normal wages.

• bonus

• salary

• dollar

It's important to take ______ to relax with your family at least a few times each year.

• a bonus

• time off

• early retirement

In some countries, it is illegal to ask employees to work _______ without giving extra compensation.

• overtime

• part-time

• in the morning

The team has made excellent ______ on their project, so their manager is taking everyone out for dinner tonight.

• promotion

• fortune

• progress

It's a good idea to get _______ from your manager before making important decisions about a project.

• permission

• promotion

• progress

Some people work on a team, while others work _____ .

• in an office

• alone

• lonely

Have you ever gotten a _________ ?

• promotion

• breakfast

• overtime

What is a "nine-to-five" job?

• a part-time job

• a full-time job

• a job where you have 5 to 9 coworkers