Welcome to your Eiken Pre 1 style test.

The company president was not ___________ about reasons for the layoffs. When asked, she gave only vague answers and avoided any direct comments.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

When Paul dropped his plate on the floor, it broke into many small ___________. He cleaned them all up carefully so that he would not stepp one and hurt his foot.

Despite the benefits for humans, many people say medical experiments on animals are not ___________ because they cause too much suffering.

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

After his retirement from office, the former mayor started an NPO dedicated to the ___________ of homelessness from his city.

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.