By the time the police arrived, the old man ________ dead already, with a gun in his hand.
A.was found B.had found C.found D.has been found
I saw a man shouting at a driver, ________ the car is blocking the street.
A.whose B.of whom C.of which D.whom
Sometimes it is wise not to ________ rumors as they will fade away with time passing.
A.share B.start C.circulate D.counter
He sold his house for twice ________ he paid for it so he did well out of the deal.
A.how B.what C.that D.which
Enjoying a funny comedy or reading some jokes will _____ your negative feelings and make you feel much better.
A.drive away B.put away C.give out D.put out
Foreign leaders were wondering how it was that the Chinese government could ________ the spread of the virus so quickly and effectively.
A.defend B.accelerate C.contain D.assure