Small practice. Bright discoveries.Explore the free starter collection
Back to worksheets
Our worldAges 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Match civic places and community roles to the services they provide. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

New variationTry interactive challengeBrowse templates

Choose “Save as PDF” to keep a copy. Use your browser’s paper setting for A4 or Letter.

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Take your time. Show your thinking.

  1. 1. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?

    Who tests eyes and prescri… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  2. 2. Where do citizens go to vote and take part in local civic decisions: a polling station / council hall or a cinema?

    Where do citizens go to vo… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  3. 3. Who studies weather data and forecasts storms for pilots, sailors and residents: a meteorologist or a geologist?

    Who studies weather data a… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  4. 4. Who responds to emergencies at sea to rescue stranded vessels and swimmers: the coastguard or an archivist?

    Who responds to emergencie… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  5. 5. Who helps learners build reading, maths and reasoning skills in class: a teacher / tutor or a locksmith?

    Who helps learners build r… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  6. 6. Who cultivates crops and tends soil to produce food for the community: a farmer / grower or a pilot?

    Who cultivates crops and t… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  7. 7. Where do ferries and cargo boats safely dock to load passengers and goods: a harbour / port or a stadium?

    Where do ferries and cargo… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  8. 8. Where is seawater converted into fresh drinking water on many islands: a desalination plant or a theatre?

    Where is seawater converte… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  9. 9. Who collects and sorts recyclable materials to keep streets and beaches clean: a sanitation / waste worker or a jeweller?

    Who collects and sorts rec… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  10. 10. Where do doctors and nurses treat patients who need medical care: a hospital / clinic or a post office?

    Where do doctors and nurse… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  11. 11. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?

    Who installs and repairs c… · Places & jobs in our commu…
  12. 12. Who inspects electrical wiring to ensure buildings are protected from short circuits: an electrician or a baker?

    Who inspects electrical wi… · Places & jobs in our commu…
12 questions · Seed 104735 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
View the answer key
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9

Places & jobs in our community

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

  1. 1. Who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses for clear vision: an optometrist or a mason?

    Optometrist

    Optometrists test eyesight and prescribe glasses.

  2. 2. Where do citizens go to vote and take part in local civic decisions: a polling station / council hall or a cinema?

    Polling station / council hall

    Polling stations and council halls host civic participation.

  3. 3. Who studies weather data and forecasts storms for pilots, sailors and residents: a meteorologist or a geologist?

    Meteorologist

    Meteorologists analyse atmospheric conditions to issue weather forecasts.

  4. 4. Who responds to emergencies at sea to rescue stranded vessels and swimmers: the coastguard or an archivist?

    Coastguard

    The coastguard conducts maritime search and rescue.

  5. 5. Who helps learners build reading, maths and reasoning skills in class: a teacher / tutor or a locksmith?

    Teacher / tutor

    Teachers and tutors guide students through structured learning.

  6. 6. Who cultivates crops and tends soil to produce food for the community: a farmer / grower or a pilot?

    Farmer / grower

    Farmers grow vegetables, fruits and grains that feed communities.

  7. 7. Where do ferries and cargo boats safely dock to load passengers and goods: a harbour / port or a stadium?

    Harbour / port

    A harbour or port provides sheltered mooring and quays for vessels.

  8. 8. Where is seawater converted into fresh drinking water on many islands: a desalination plant or a theatre?

    Desalination plant

    Reverse-osmosis desalination plants remove salt from seawater to supply fresh water.

  9. 9. Who collects and sorts recyclable materials to keep streets and beaches clean: a sanitation / waste worker or a jeweller?

    Sanitation / waste worker

    Sanitation teams maintain public hygiene and waste recycling.

  10. 10. Where do doctors and nurses treat patients who need medical care: a hospital / clinic or a post office?

    Hospital / clinic

    Hospitals and clinics provide medical diagnosis and treatment.

  11. 11. Who installs and repairs clean drinking-water pipes and drainage systems: a plumber or a tailor?

    Plumber

    Plumbers maintain sanitation and clean water piping.

  12. 12. Who inspects electrical wiring to ensure buildings are protected from short circuits: an electrician or a baker?

    Electrician

    Licensed electricians install and test safe electrical systems.

12 questions · Seed 104735 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification