Literal question
[Questions 35-38 were asked of people who did not work last week.]
37. Last week, could this person have started a job if offered one, or returned to work if recalled?
[] Yes, could have gone to work
[] No, because of own temporary illness
[] No, because of all other reasons (in school, etc.)
Interviewer instructions
Answer person questions 35a through 38 only if the person did not work last week.
37. If the person was expecting to report to a job within 30 days, mark the "Yes, could have gone to work" box.
Mark the "No, because of own temporary illness" box only if the person expects to be able to work within 30 days.
If the person could not have gone to work because he or she was going to school, taking care of children, etc., mark the "No, because of all other reasons (in school, etc.)" box.