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公式集、全トピックの解法の要点、6 問の演習問題。完全な解答は巻末にあります。
“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?
“Dear Editor, I have lived on Elm Street for forty years. The council’s plan to cut down the old oak trees for wider pavements would destroy the character of our street. I urge readers to attend Thursday’s meeting.” What is the writer’s main goal?
Choose the correct verb: “The scissors ___ on the tray.”
What is the function of the underlined word? “The patient seemed anxious.”
Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Bed alarms help to mitigate the risk of falls.”
Which word is closest in meaning to ameliorate?
答え: B · Cause and effect
“As a result” signals that the second sentence is an effect of the first: the bridge closure caused the longer route.
答え: B · To get readers to oppose the plan at the meeting
The writer criticises the plan and urges readers to attend the meeting, showing the goal is to rally opposition.
答え: B · are
Nouns such as scissors, jeans and glasses (for eyes) are plural in form and take a plural verb.
答え: C · Predicate adjective (subject complement)
After a linking verb, an adjective that describes the subject is a predicate adjective (a subject complement). Linking verbs take no direct object, and an object complement follows a direct object.
答え: A · Reduce
To mitigate is to make something less severe or less likely.
答え: C · Improve
To ameliorate is to make something better or more bearable.
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