Divide the words in the box into three groups, based on their

meanings. Find two words in the second column that are used when the employee does something wrong, not when the company needs to save money.

a appoint

b terminate (Am. E)

c lay off

d fire

e stand down

f recruit

g resign

h quit

i take on

j make redundant (Br. E.)

k hire

employ

dismiss

hand in your notice

1. d, e. i, k
2. b, c, g, h
3. a, f, j