1. I _______ with them for the new house.

2. He took part in the competition for the _______ of the school.

3. His _______ behavior led to his eventual failure.

4. They kept trying although they knew it was _______.

5. The girl did a good deed and _______ praise.

6. His leg was broken and he suffered great _______.

7. He stopped to _______ the money on the ground.

8. I tried to persuade him to _______ but I failed.