On business versus on job

[Lara]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #122 "Synonyms for business and employment", question 4

I noticed that you visit Holland very often. Do you go there on ......... or for pleasure?

(a) work
(b) job
(c) calling
(d) business

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #122 "Synonyms for business and employment", answer 4

I noticed that you visit Holland very often. Do you go there on business or for pleasure?

Correct answer: (d) business

Your answer was: incorrect
I noticed that you visit Holland very often. Do you go there on job or for pleasure?
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there should be job .... instead of business ... as we say ... we are going some where on job?

Lara

[Conchita]

Although you could say that you are going somewhere for your job or for work, the usual phrase is 'to go somewhere on business' or 'to be away on business'.