Please remain ______; the winner of the prize will be announced soon.
| A．seating | B．seated | C．to seat | D．to be seated |
–Were they late for the play?
–Not really. As soon as they_______ themselves in their seats in the theatre, the curtain_______ .
| A．settled; went up | B．settled; had gone up |
| C．were settling; had gone up | D．were settled; went up |
—You were brave enough to argue with Mr. Smith. —Well, now I regret _______ that.
| A．to do | B．to be doing |
C．to have done | D．having done |
Too much pressure from study leads to sleeplessness, which _______ increases the risk of forgetfulness.
| A．in turn | B．in return |
C．by chance | D．by choice |
The gym is a public place, so you should be ________ and leave all the machines clean after using them.
| A．considerate | B．cautious |
C．subtle | D．modest |
The ability to _____ one another for past wrongs is one of the greatest attributes that anyone should possess or exercise.
| A．explain | B．forgive |
C．excuse | D．apologize |