Welcome to your Eiken Pre 1 style test.

The musician started his career as a traditional bass guitarist, but his music later ___________ and developed into a unique style of blues.

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.

The general refused to ___________ information about the military's strategy for the war to the media. He was worried that doing so might help the enemy.

Don has been ___________ by his manager to lead the new advertising campaign. He is a little nervous but also excited to be given such a big project.

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

Shota's boss, Jenny, was angry with him when the client canceled the contract, but his colleagues ___________ him. They told the boss it was not his fault.

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

A: Margaret has lots of ideas about how to increase the company's profits.
B: Yeah, but most of them are ___________. That's why the bosses ignore them.

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.

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

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

Claire's hands began to ___________ with fear moments before she played her sonata. After she played the first notes, however, she felt a lot better.