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Fill-in-the-blank worksheet · Computers & Digital Literacy

Careers in computing: fill in the blanks · Grade 11

Read 8 sentences about careers in computing and write the missing word in each, using the word bank. Practices reading for meaning and topic vocabulary.

  • Grade 11 · ages 16 to 17
  • Medium
  • 10 to 15 minutes
  • 1 page
  • Free
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Directions: Read each sentence. Choose the best word from the word bank and write it on the line.

  • Word bank: cross out each word as you use it
  • field · tester · developer · portfolio · contribute · internship permission · communication
  • 1 A · tries to break software on purpose so users never meet the bugs.
  • 2 Open source projects let anyone · code and gain experience.
  • 3 A · keeps learning new languages and tools throughout a career.
  • 4 Ethical hackers need · before testing a system.
  • 5 Clear · is one of the most valuable skills on a tech team.
  • 6 A · of real projects can show what you can do.
  • 7 Computing jobs exist in health, farming, art, sport and almost every other
  • 8 An · lets students try a job while they learn.

What your child practices

Your child practices reading for meaning and topic vocabulary.

Grades and ages
Grade 11, ages 16 to 17
Time
About 10 to 15 minutes
Subject
Computers & Digital Literacy
Level
Medium for Grade 11
Answer key
Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing
1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated

How to use it

Try the first question together so the format is clear. Then let your child work through the rest, showing their thinking on the page. It is pitched at the expected level for Grade 11, for practice after the topic has been taught.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Read each sentence aloud with a hum for the blank, then try each word bank word in it.

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