Welcome to your Eiken Pre 1 style test.

The couple was awoken in the night by an ___________ who broke a window and entered their home. Whoever it was had left by the time the police arrived.

The company tried to end the strike by offering a small pay increase, but the union decided to ___________ until workers were also offered more vacation days.

The government adopted new environmental regulations and stated that the companies that fail to ___________ will be fined.

Religious issues have been a ___________ theme in the author's book. His newest book is no different, as it focuses on the role of women in Eastern religions.

The minister had been very popular, so his funeral ___________ stretched over several city blocks. Supporters followed the car carrying his body all the way to the church.

Many students complained the book was very difficult to understand in places, so the teacher tried to ___________ those sections using simpler language.

Chris's boss asked him to ___________ to finish the work he was given more quickly. He promised that he would do his best.

Lately, more people have been trying to reduce the amount of garbage they create by avoiding ___________ items such as paper plates, plastic knives and forks.

The flowers had very long ___________, so Glenda had to cut them before putting them in a vase.

The couple decided not to buy the house in the countryside because it was so ___________. The nearest town was over three hours away by car.

Rachael ___________ the poor villagers she often saw asking for money on the street. She always offered them her spare change, and she bought them food whenever she could.

The man wrapped his dog's leash around a post and tied a ___________ in it to make sure the dog could not run out of the yard.