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Vocabulary - Occupations (Missing Words)
See how familiar you are with job titles in this quiz.

Vocabulary - Occupations (Missing Words)

Explore job words and fill the blanks. Learn how firefighters, teachers and doctors help us, then spot the missing words to finish clear, simple KS1 sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Firefighters wear heavy suits and shiny helmets so they can go near heat without getting burned.

In KS1 English, children learn words for everyday jobs and how to use them in sentences. Missing-word activities build understanding of meaning, spelling patterns and simple grammar for job-related vocabulary.

  • Occupation: A person’s job or work, like teacher, doctor or builder.
  • Tools: Objects people use to do a job, such as a stethoscope or a spade.
  • Clue: A helpful hint in the sentence that guides which word fits best.
What is an occupation for KS1 children?

An occupation is a job someone does, such as a nurse who cares for patients, a chef who cooks food, or a builder who makes and fixes houses.

How can I help pupils learn job vocabulary?

Use pictures, role-play and real objects. Say the job word, clap its syllables, match it to tools, and place it into short sentences that describe what the person does.

What clues help choose the right occupation in a sentence?

Look for action words and tools: “checks temperature” points to nurse; “fixes pipes” points to plumber; “teaches a class” points to teacher. The clue tells which job fits.

1 .
'The ____ made three photocopies.' Which job fits in the space?
hairdresser
secretary
fireman
painter
A secretary can work in an area called the reception, this will be where they meet and greet people. Their job will involve typing, photocopying and answering phones.
2 .
'The ____ ____ saved the dog's life.' Which job fits in the space?
midwife
doctor
nurse
veterinary surgeon
A veterinary surgeon can only work on animals, the other three jobs help people.
3 .
'The ____ said her eyesight was good.' Which job fits in the space?
headmaster
bus conductor
optician
chef
An optician is the name of the person that decides if you need glasses. They test your vision but if there is anything wrong with your eyes, you would still need to go to the doctors or hospital.
4 .
'The ____ jumped on top of the horse and waited for the race to begin.' Which job fits in the space?
horse
rider
jockey
pianist
Jockeys have to be very light and tend to be quite short. This is because the less you weigh, the less weight you will have on the horse to slow him down.
5 .
'The ____ sentenced him to ten years in prison.' Which job fits in the space?
criminal
policeman
judge
doctor
The policeman will arrest the criminal but the judge will decide how long they go to prison for, after listening to solicitors.
6 .
'The famous ____ posed for the photographer.' Which job fits in the space?
dietician
model
postman
milkman
The person that takes the picture is called a photographer and an editor will look at the pictures and put them in their magazine.
7 .
'The ____ blew the whistle.' Which job fits in the space?
linesman
referee
doctor
solicitor
In football, a referee carries red and yellow cards and a pencil and notepad.
8 .
'The ____ wrote an amazing story.' Which job fits in the space?
conductor
chemist
footballer
author
The author in the picture is at, what we call, a book signing.
9 .
'The ____ made spaghetti bolognese.' Which job fits in the space?
waitress
waiter
pilot
chef
If a restaurant is really good, it gets a Michelin Star. This is like a sticker for saying 'good work!'
10 .
'The ____ recorded the ____ for the daily news.' Which jobs fit in the space?
musician and reporter
cameraman and teacher
cameraman and waitress
cameraman and reporter
Once the news has been filmed, it is edited and then put on television.
Author:  Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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