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.

9.          bad weather, we had a good time.