1.Last year we went to New York and we _____ at

1.Last year we went to New York and we _____ at the Plaza Hotel for two weeks.
1)were staying2)stayed
2.He was a Hollywood star during the 1950s, but his name and face have remained well known _____ since.
1)ever2)just3)over4)as
3.Its been a really difficult time. I dont want to go _____ another week like that.
1)over2)through3)back4)off
4.Will they ever get married? - Yes, definitely _____ their differences.
1)however2)owing to3)although4)despite
5.Could you please _____ an eye on the kids for a minute?
1)put2)have3)keep4)take
6.He _____ stealing the watch.
1)threatened2)demanded3)refused4)denied
7.You need both _____ determination and _____ luck to succeed in that profession.
1)-; -2)the; the3)a; the4)-; a