Can you make the following sentences grammatically correct?

6 years ago

1.  Peter didn't want to accept the invitation so he _________ to be ill.
   A.  claimed    B.  announced    C.  pretended    D.  imitated

2.  David _____________ to relax on the weekend.
   A.  enjoys    B.  would rather    C.  likes better    D.  prefers

3.  Tom ______________ to come home early.
   A.  remember her    B.  succeeded    C.  is looking forward    D.  reminded her

4.  She ____________ to see him in the car park.
   A.  remembered    B.  could succeed    C.  happened    D.  doesn't forget

5.  My boss ____________ for the bad results.
   A.  blamed me    B.  accused me    C.  complained    D.  was disappointed

6.  The manufacturer _____________ to meet the client..
   A.  was refusing    B.  was willing    C.  doesn't accept    D.  looks forward

7.  She __________ to live in the country.
   A.  enjoys    B.  used    C.  is used    D.  would rather

8.  They succeeded __________________ the report in time for the meeting. 
   A.  to send    B.  by completing    C.  in finishing    D.  to provide