A courageous ______________ quickly ascended the ladder to rescue the family from the blazing apartment building.

• delivery person

• artisan

• firefighter

• tourist attraction

The baker's ______________ was a secret family recipe for a delicious, multi-layered cake that customers traveled miles to taste.

• rubbish

• specialty

• property

• tradition

Citizens must ______________ all traffic regulations to ensure the safety and smooth flow of vehicles on the busy city streets.

• prevent

• obey the law

• take away

• cut down on

To ______________ the spread of the invasive plant, experts introduced a specific insect that feeds only on that species.

• save

• extinguish

• prevent

• break down

My old bicycle began to ______________ right in the middle of a steep hill, forcing me to walk the rest of the way home.

• run out of

• break down

• pass down

• cut down on

We need to ______________ our consumption of single-use plastics to significantly reduce our environmental footprint.

• pay

• relax

• cut down on

• wonder

The ancient temple is ______________ throughout the country for its magnificent architecture and historical significance.

• skilled

• well-known

• wondering

• decided

Always be extremely cautious around the exposed ______________, as it carries enough current to cause a serious shock.

• pottery

• electrical wire

• rubbish

• lantern

Detectives worked tirelessly for weeks to ______________ the complex puzzle of the missing artifacts, eventually finding them hidden in a secret compartment.

• take away

• solve

• ask for advice

• extinguish

The intricate ______________, crafted from recycled materials, won first prize at the local art fair.

• crime

• property

• handicraft

• vase