Resign versus quit

[Simona]

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ESL/EFL Test #108 "Synonyms for surrender", question 7

It will become very complicated if Mr Conrad ......... his office because there's no one who can replace him on this position.

(a) quits
(b) resigns
(c) surrenders
(d) leaves

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Synonyms for surrender", answer 7

It will become very complicated if Mr Conrad resigns his office because there's no one who can replace him on this position.

Correct answer: (b) resigns

Your answer was: incorrect
It will become very complicated if Mr Conrad quits his office because there's no one who can replace him on this position.
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why resign?

Simona

[Ron1970]

Both have similar meanings. However, they differ in connotation or what they imply. Reisgn sounds more dignified to hear as opposed to quit which evokes a negative impression you don't like your job. Resign is is less harsh to hear and is more neutral.