Complete the sentences with the correct verbs or prepositions.

1 We are opening new branches in your country and we are ready to take _______ more people.
2 Even though Mel has been working there for two months now, she still needs to _______ the ropes.
3 If you are genuinely committed _______ developing your teaching skills, click here and fill in the application form.
4 Jessica is __________ charge of the department while Nina is on sick leave.
5 With his natural tendency to ___________ the initiative and do things without being asked, he did not fit into an office where the boss was always right.
6 “There’s more to life than just making ends __________,” my grandpa used to tell me.