IV. Use a suitable form of the verbs below to fill in

IV. Use a suitable form of the verbs below to fill in the spaces in the sentences.
suggest attract recognise demonstrate hesitate explain promote cancel

1 The... between Tom and Mary was immediate.
2 The Oscar award was in.... of her great acting ability.
3 I can say without.... that she's the best student I've ever had.
4 He couldn't give the court any.... for his strange behaviour.
5 I'd like a job with good... prospects.
6 We're fully booked but sometimes there are last-minute .
7 Can I make a... ? Why don't we hire a car?
8 The students decided to hold a... against higher fees.