A salary is regular pay for a job, often expressed as a yearly amount.
The idea
Salary is countable: a salary, salaries. Employers may offer or pay a salary.
Examples
- The job offers an annual salary.
- Her salary increased in April.
- We discussed the salary at the interview.
- His monthly salary covers the rent.
- The company pays salaries on Friday.
- Is the salary before or after tax?
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An annual figure is not necessarily the amount received after tax; ask whether it is gross or net.
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Choose the best word. The contract states an annual ___. (salary / salaries)
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salary
salary is singular after an annual.
Choose the best word. The firm increased several ___. (salary / salaries)
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salaries
salaries refers to several employees’ pay amounts.
Choose the best word. They ___ a competitive salary. (offer / borrow)
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offer
offer fits the employer’s proposed pay.
Practice round
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Choose the best word. The contract states an annual ___. (salary / salaries)
Choose the best word. The firm increased several ___. (salary / salaries)
Choose the best word. They ___ a competitive salary. (offer / borrow)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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