Which is the correct verb?

The temperature outdoors is rapidly _____.

rising
raising

Which is the correct verb?

Please ________ by me in the auditorium.

sit
set

Which is the correct verb?

She ________ on the couch while reading the paper.

lay
laid

Which is the correct verb?

My dog, Penny, _______ in the corner waiting for me to whistle.

sat
set