We _______ to paint the whole house but finished only the front part that day.
A. set about B. set up C. set out D. set down
Once ______ by the expert, the girl will improve her English in a few months.
A. being taught B. to be taught C. taught D. teaching
As many as five courses are provided, and you are free to choose ______ suits you best.
A. whatever B. whichever C. whenever D. wherever
Standing beside the hospital bed, watching my father’s life _______ away, I felt so sad.
A. skate B. spread C. slip D. drag
Westminster Abbey stands in the heart of London and King Edward was the first king ______ there in 1065.
A. was buried B. buried C. burying D. to be buried
In the speech, the headmaster recommended the students not to ______ with dishonest people if they value sincerity and honesty.
A. hang on B. hang around C. hang up D. hang together