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Understanding Work vs Job Differences

The document compares the words "work" and "job" by providing definitions and examples of their usage. Work can be used as both a noun and verb to refer to physical or mental activity done for pay or to achieve a goal, the place one is employed, or the period of time spent in paid employment. Job is always a countable noun referring specifically to a paid position, a task or piece of work especially one that is paid, or a responsibility or duty. The document concludes with a short test to distinguish between using work and job in different contexts.

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Understanding Work vs Job Differences

The document compares the words "work" and "job" by providing definitions and examples of their usage. Work can be used as both a noun and verb to refer to physical or mental activity done for pay or to achieve a goal, the place one is employed, or the period of time spent in paid employment. Job is always a countable noun referring specifically to a paid position, a task or piece of work especially one that is paid, or a responsibility or duty. The document concludes with a short test to distinguish between using work and job in different contexts.

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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [Link].

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WORK vs JOB
WORK (Noun & verb) - Uncountable
1- Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a result:
I’m busy – I have a lot of work. / I've been working in the garden all day.

2- Work as a means of earning income; employment:


I’m still looking for work / She works as a cleaner at the hospital.

3- The place where one is employed:


I was returning home from work on a packed subway.
I start work at 8 in the morning / I finish work at 5 in the evening.

4- The period of time one spends in paid employment:


He was going to the theatre after work.

5- A task or tasks to be undertaken:


They made sure the work was progressing smoothly.

JOB (Noun) - Countable.


1. A paid position of regular employment:
The scheme could create 200 jobs / He took/got a job as a Walter

2. A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid:


She wants to be left alone to get on with the job.
I have a few jobs to do at home today.

3. A responsibility or duty:
It’s our job to find things out./ Let me do my job!

4. A difficult task:
We thought you’d have a job getting there.

5. To do something well or badly:


You did a good job of removing the stain .
He did a bad job of explaining his reasons.
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WORK vs JOB
TEST
1. She is very happy because she starts her new _____ today.

2. This is his _____. Yes, that building.

3. As a translator I complete two or three _____ each week.

4. When does she leave for ____?

5. When your father is away, it's your ____ to mind


your little brother.

6. I don't like this _____. Can I do something different?

7. When does she leave for ____?

8. He needs to find a new ____.

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