As his big brother, you owe it to him to keep him ___ your protection during his first year of high school.

I am glad that you were ___ control of the situation. You handled yourself well under pressure and I am glad everything worked out. That is too scary!

I am to be your mentor for the next six months. If you are ever ___ doubt about something, feel free to ask me and I will help as much as I can.

I don't believe you. Lying is completely ___ of character for him. I have known him for ten years and I have never heard him tell a lie.

___ of respect for your mother, I'm going to leave now before I get angry and say something I will certainly regret.

He is so smart and graduated with honors so he's really ___ demand right now. I'm sure he's going to choose the right job and be happy with it for a long time.

Norman is ___ a lot of pressure at work. He's responsible for planning the upcoming seminar as well as his regular duties.

The provincial nurses' union went ___ strike again. It seems like they strike for more money every other year.

___ addition to the textbook, you also have to buy the new edition of the workbook because you will need both this semester.

What are you ___ such a hurry for? You need to slow down because people make a lot of mistakes when they rush.