1. Man: Do you get paid on a monthly basis? Woman: No, I get paid on a ..........-weekly basis every two weeks.

2. Are our .......... ready yet? The accountant usually has them printed out and ready by now. I need to get mine so I can deposit my salary before the bank closes.

3. We have to punch .......... cards at work, which makes it easier for the accounting department to keep track of our hours.

4. I'm set up on a direct .......... system at work, so my salary goes directly into my checking account every two weeks.

5. My boss .......... more money than I do, but he doesn't work as hard.

6. Our company is thinking about downsizing, so we may all lose our jobs. If that happens, I'll have to collect unemployment .......... until I can find a new job.

7. My .......... was nearly cut in half last year due to the economic recession. Luckily, our company figured out a way to maintain our current salaries by cutting costs in other ways.

8. When do you get .......... this month? I hope you get your check soon because the rent's due next week.

9. Another term for net income is ..........-home pay.

10. My wife .......... in about $2000 per month, and I make $3000. Together, I think we can afford to buy a house.