My father ____ my brother for driving but he wanted to pick ____ the knowledge of the computer during his spare time.
—What's the matter with John? He has been sitting there for hours. —A postcard from his father ________ an attack of homesickness in him.
Look before you leap! Why not ________ the advantages against the risks before you start?
It has been reported that some government leaders ________ their authority and position to get illegal profits for themselves.
—I will have to think about it again. —If you ________, you may lose the opportunity to compete altogether.
Team leaders must ensure that all members ________ their natural desire to avoid the embarrassment associated with making mistakes.