Urgent help from English native speakers—one English question!?
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Question: Urgent help from English native speakers—one English question!?
Hello, I am an English teacher in China. I have one question just below. As answers differ greatly, I particularly want some help form the English native speakers. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot
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The flood of women into the job market boosted economic growth and changed U.S. society in many ways. Many in-home jobs that used to be done primarily by women–ranging from family shopping to preparing meals to doing ______ work–still need to be done by someone .Husbands and children now do some of these jobs, a situation that has changed the target market for many products. Or a working woman may face a crushing “poverty of time “ and look for help elsewhere , creating opportunities for producers of frozen meals, child care centers, dry cleaners, financial services, and the like.
Which word suits the blank better, Voluntary or excessive?
The answer in the following:
Answer by Blur
Perhaps you mean volunteer?
Answer by PAUL F
i would say-house-would fit in the blank
Answer by dslant6
Voluntary is the better choice for this context. It means “not paid”. Excessive means “too much”.
Answer by CapeCodGram
The missing word is HOUSE, not voluntary or excessive.
Answer by Stranger
neither.
I’d say:
Many in-home jobs that used to be done primarily by women–ranging from family shopping to preparing meals and even doing house-work–
There ya go.
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stranger.
(changed some words up. Pay attention. Send me a message if you need help.)
Answer by sunny_shyne_1
____daily housework_____
I am sorry, the words you offered didn’t “fit” for me.
Answer by Terra G
Actually, I would choose the word “necessary”.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
