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Level 1で学んだ4つの問題タイプ(前置詞 or 接続詞・代名詞・前置詞・関係代名詞)を混合で出題します。本番のPart5では問題タイプがランダムに出るため、「選択肢を見て→問題タイプを判断→解法を選ぶ」の流れを実戦形式で練習します。
やり方
| ステップ | 内容 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 全20問を通しで解く |
| 2 | 解き終わったら1問ずつ解説を確認する |
| 3 | 下のカテゴリ別チェック表で正答数を数えて弱点を把握する |
| 4 | 間違えた問題のカテゴリのレッスンに戻って復習する |
テスト(20問)
Q1. The regional sales director reviewed the quarterly figures and then forwarded ------- to the executive team for approval.
(A) they (B) their (C) them (D) themselves
Q1の解答・解説を見る
- (A) they → 主格。動詞の後ろには使えない
- (B) their → 所有格。名詞の前に使う
- (D) themselves → 再帰代名詞。主語(director)と目的語(figures)は別のもの
S[The regional sales director] V[reviewed] the quarterly figures and then V[forwarded] them (to the executive team) (for approval).
S[The regional sales director] V[reviewed] … and V[forwarded]
Q2. ------- the new safety regulations were implemented last month, the number of workplace incidents has decreased significantly.
(A) Since (B) During (C) Despite (D) Due to
Q2の解答・解説を見る
- (B) During → 前置詞(後ろに名詞が必要)
- (C) Despite → 前置詞。意味も合わない(〜にもかかわらず)
- (D) Due to → 前置詞(後ろに名詞が必要)
(Since the new safety regulations were implemented last month), S[the number of workplace incidents] V[has decreased] significantly.
S[the number of workplace incidents] V[has decreased]
Q3. Employees ------- wish to participate in the overseas training program must submit an application by the end of this week.
(A) which (B) who (C) whom (D) whose
Q3の解答・解説を見る
- (A) which → 人以外に使う関係代名詞
- (C) whom → 目的格。主語の位置には使えない
- (D) whose → 所有格。後ろに名詞が必要
S[Employees who wish to participate (in the overseas training program)] V[must submit] an application (by the end of this week).
S[Employees who wish to participate] V[must submit]
Q4. All visitors must present a valid photo ID ------- the reception desk before entering the research facility.
(A) at (B) for (C) from (D) with
Q4の解答・解説を見る
- (B) for → 「〜のために」。場所の指定にはならない
- (C) from → 「〜から」。意味が合わない
- (D) with → 「〜と一緒に」。意味が合わない
S[All visitors] V[must present] a valid photo ID (at the reception desk) (before entering the research facility).
S[All visitors] V[must present]
Q5. The architect designed the new headquarters building -------, without hiring an outside consultant.
(A) she (B) her (C) hers (D) herself
Q5の解答・解説を見る
- (A) she → 主格。主語の位置ではない
- (B) her → 目的格。目的語は building で既にある
- (C) hers → 所有代名詞。意味が通らない
S[The architect] V[designed] the new headquarters building herself, (without hiring an outside consultant).
S[The architect] V[designed]
Q6. The annual budget report should be submitted ------- the finance department no later than March 15.
(A) to (B) by (C) on (D) in
Q6の解答・解説を見る
- (B) by → 「〜までに」「〜によって」。by the finance department だと「財務部によって」で意味が変わる
- (C) on → 場所・日付に使う。部署への提出には使わない
- (D) in → 「〜の中に」。提出先の表現には合わない
S[The annual budget report] V[should be submitted] (to the finance department) (no later than March 15).
S[The annual budget report] V[should be submitted]
Q7. ------- the heavy snowfall in the northern region, all scheduled deliveries were delayed by at least two days.
(A) Although (B) Because of (C) While (D) Since
Q7の解答・解説を見る
- (A) Although → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)。意味も合わない(〜にもかかわらず)
- (C) While → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)
- (D) Since → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)
(Because of the heavy snowfall (in the northern region)), S[all scheduled deliveries] V[were delayed] (by at least two days).
S[all scheduled deliveries] V[were delayed]
Q8. The consulting firm specializes ------- providing strategic advice to small and medium-sized enterprises.
(A) in (B) at (C) on (D) to
Q8の解答・解説を見る
- (B) at → specialize at という表現はない
- (C) on → specialize on という表現はない
- (D) to → specialize to という表現はない
S[The consulting firm] V[specializes] (in providing strategic advice (to small and medium-sized enterprises)).
S[The consulting firm] V[specializes]
Q9. The marketing team launched a campaign ------- was specifically designed to attract younger consumers in urban areas.
(A) who (B) whose (C) whom (D) that
Q9の解答・解説を見る
- (A) who → 人に対して使う関係代名詞
- (B) whose → 所有格。後ろに名詞が必要
- (C) whom → 人に対して使う目的格の関係代名詞
S[The marketing team] V[launched] a campaign that was specifically designed (to attract younger consumers (in urban areas)).
S[The marketing team] V[launched]
Q10. The warranty on this product is valid ------- a period of three years from the date of purchase.
(A) during (B) for (C) while (D) since
Q10の解答・解説を見る
- (A) during → 特定の出来事や期間中に使う。期間の長さには不適切
- (C) while → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)
- (D) since → 前置詞としても使えるが「〜以来」で意味が合わない
S[The warranty (on this product)] V[is] valid (for a period of three years (from the date of purchase)).
S[The warranty] V[is]
Q11. Before the renovation begins, all tenants should move ------- belongings to the designated storage area on the first floor.
(A) their (B) they (C) them (D) theirs
Q11の解答・解説を見る
- (B) they → 主格。名詞の前には使えない
- (C) them → 目的格。名詞の前には使えない
- (D) theirs → 所有代名詞。後ろに名詞があるので不適切
(Before the renovation begins), S[all tenants] V[should move] their belongings (to the designated storage area (on the first floor)).
S[all tenants] V[should move]
Q12. The new accounting software is compatible ------- most of the existing systems currently used in the company.
(A) for (B) to (C) with (D) by
Q12の解答・解説を見る
- (A) for → compatible for という表現はない
- (B) to → compatible to という表現はない
- (D) by → compatible by という表現はない
S[The new accounting software] V[is] compatible (with most of the existing systems (currently used in the company)).
S[The new accounting software] V[is]
Q13. ------- the board meeting was rescheduled to next Thursday, all committee members have been notified of the change.
(A) Despite (B) Because (C) Due to (D) In spite of
Q13の解答・解説を見る
- (A) Despite → 前置詞(後ろに名詞が必要)。意味も合わない(〜にもかかわらず)
- (C) Due to → 前置詞(後ろに名詞が必要)
- (D) In spite of → 前置詞(後ろに名詞が必要)。意味も合わない
(Because the board meeting was rescheduled (to next Thursday)), S[all committee members] V[have been notified] (of the change).
S[all committee members] V[have been notified]
Q14. Ms. Rivera is the project leader ------- team successfully completed the infrastructure upgrade ahead of schedule.
(A) who (B) which (C) whose (D) whom
Q14の解答・解説を見る
- (A) who → 主格。後ろに名詞 team があるので不適切
- (B) which → 人以外に使う関係代名詞
- (D) whom → 目的格。名詞の前には使えない
S[Ms. Rivera] V[is] the project leader whose team successfully completed the infrastructure upgrade (ahead of schedule).
S[Ms. Rivera] V[is]
Q15. All participants are required to register ------- the conference website at least one week prior to the event.
(A) in (B) at (C) on (D) by
Q15の解答・解説を見る
- (A) in → ウェブサイトには in を使わない
- (B) at → ウェブサイトには at ではなく on を使う
- (D) by → 「〜によって」。意味が合わない
S[All participants] V[are required] to register (on the conference website) (at least one week prior to the event).
S[All participants] V[are required]
Q16. The director asked the interns to introduce ------- to the rest of the department during the morning meeting.
(A) they (B) their (C) them (D) themselves
Q16の解答・解説を見る
- (A) they → 主格。目的語の位置には使えない
- (B) their → 所有格。名詞の前に使う
- (C) them → 目的格。使えなくはないが、主語と目的語が同一人物の場合は再帰代名詞が正しい
S[The director] V[asked] the interns (to introduce themselves (to the rest of the department) (during the morning meeting)).
S[The director] V[asked]
Q17. The pharmaceutical company invested heavily ------- research and development to bring innovative treatments to market.
(A) at (B) in (C) on (D) for
Q17の解答・解説を見る
- (A) at → invest at という表現はない
- (C) on → invest on という表現はない
- (D) for → invest for という表現はない
S[The pharmaceutical company] V[invested] heavily (in research and development) (to bring innovative treatments (to market)).
S[The pharmaceutical company] V[invested]
Q18. ------- the ongoing construction on the main highway, commuters are advised to use alternative routes during peak hours.
(A) While (B) Although (C) Due to (D) Because
Q18の解答・解説を見る
- (A) While → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)
- (B) Although → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)。意味も合わない
- (D) Because → 接続詞(後ろにSVが必要)
(Due to the ongoing construction (on the main highway)), S[commuters] V[are advised] (to use alternative routes (during peak hours)).
S[commuters] V[are advised]
Q19. The retail chain opened a flagship store ------- is located on the busiest shopping street in the city center.
(A) where (B) whose (C) who (D) which
Q19の解答・解説を見る
- (A) where → 関係副詞。主語の位置には使えない
- (B) whose → 所有格。後ろに名詞が必要
- (C) who → 人に対して使う関係代名詞
S[The retail chain] V[opened] a flagship store which is located (on the busiest shopping street (in the city center)).
S[The retail chain] V[opened]
Q20. The merger agreement was signed ------- the presence of legal representatives from both companies.
(A) on (B) at (C) to (D) in
Q20の解答・解説を見る
- (A) on → on the presence of という表現はない
- (B) at → at the presence of という表現はない
- (C) to → to the presence of という表現はない
S[The merger agreement] V[was signed] (in the presence of legal representatives (from both companies)).
S[The merger agreement] V[was signed]
カテゴリ別チェック
| カテゴリ | 該当問題 | 正答数 | /合計 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 前置詞 or 接続詞 | Q2, Q7, Q10, Q13, Q18 | _____ | /5 |
| 代名詞 | Q1, Q5, Q11, Q16 | _____ | /4 |
| 前置詞 | Q4, Q6, Q8, Q12, Q15, Q17, Q20 | _____ | /7 |
| 関係代名詞 | Q3, Q9, Q14, Q19 | _____ | /4 |
全体で16問以上(8割)正解できたらLevel 2に進みましょう。苦手なカテゴリがあれば、該当レッスンに戻って復習してから進むと効果的です。