A1 Collocation Neutral

Have a job.

To be employed.

Significado

To be employed and have regular work.

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Contexto cultural

In the US, asking 'What do you do?' is a standard icebreaker. It is not considered rude; it is a way to find common ground. In the UK, people might be slightly more reserved about asking about work immediately, but it is still a very common topic. In Japan, the company you work for is often more important than the job title itself, reflecting a collectivist culture.

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Use 'a'

Always remember the article 'a' before 'job'. It is a countable noun.

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Stative verb

Don't say 'I am having a job'. Use the simple present: 'I have a job'.

Significado

To be employed and have regular work.

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Use 'a'

Always remember the article 'a' before 'job'. It is a countable noun.

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Stative verb

Don't say 'I am having a job'. Use the simple present: 'I have a job'.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct article.

I finally have ___ job!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Job is a countable noun starting with a consonant sound, so we use 'a'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I have a job.

The verb 'have' is stative here, and 'job' requires an article.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct article. Fill Blank A1

I finally have ___ job!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Job is a countable noun starting with a consonant sound, so we use 'a'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I have a job.

The verb 'have' is stative here, and 'job' requires an article.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

6 preguntas

Yes, but it means you have tasks to do, not necessarily that you are employed.

It is neutral. Use 'position' or 'role' for more formal contexts.

Because 'have' for possession is a stative verb.

A job is a specific employment; a career is a long-term path.

You can say 'I don't have a job' or 'I am between jobs'.

Yes, it is standard in all major English dialects.

Frases relacionadas

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Get a job

builds on

To find employment

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Out of a job

contrast

Unemployed

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Steady job

specialized form

Permanent employment

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