B2
dismiss vs fire vs flame
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dismissverb/dɪsˈmɪs/ | Meaning to officially remove someone from their job; also to decide that an idea is not worth thinking about | Goes with dismiss for | Example Two security guards were dismissed for sleeping during their night shift. |
| fireverb/faɪr/ | Meaning to make someone leave their job; also to shoot a gun or other weapon | Goes with fired from | Example The company fired five workers for sharing customer data online. |
| flamenoun/fleɪm/ | Meaning the hot bright burning gas you see when something is on fire | Goes with in flames | Example Within minutes, the whole house was in flames. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She claims she was unfairly after asking for maternity leave.