The company newsletter emphasizes that ——- checking e-mails can reduce stress and improve productivity. (A) frequent (B) frequency (C) frequently (D) frequencies
The manager explained that ——- reviewing customer feedback helps improve service quality. (A) consistent (B) consistency (C) consistently (D) consist
The CEO stated that ——- participating in training programs benefits both employees and the organization. (A) active (B) activity (C) actively (D) activates
The report concluded that ——- communicating with clients increases trust and long-term loyalty. (A) clear (B) clarity (C) clearly (D) clearing
The HR department recommends that employees ——- update their skills to stay competitive in the market. (A) regular (B) regularly (C) regulation (D) regulate
解答・解説
1. The company newsletter emphasizes that ——- checking e-mails can reduce stress and improve productivity. 答え：C. frequently ✅正解 →「frequently checking」で動名詞を修飾する副詞。「頻繁にチェックすること」が自然。
2. The manager explained that ——- reviewing customer feedback helps improve service quality. 答え：C. consistently ✅正解 →「consistently reviewing」で副詞が reviewing を修飾。「一貫して見直すこと」。
3. The CEO stated that ——- participating in training programs benefits both employees and the organization. 答え：C. actively ✅正解 →「actively participating」が自然。「積極的に参加すること」。
4. The report concluded that ——- communicating with clients increases trust and long-term loyalty. あなたの答え：C. clearly ✅正解 →「clearly communicating」で副詞が動名詞を修飾。「明確に伝えること」。
5. The HR department recommends that employees ——- update their skills to stay competitive in the market. 答え：B. regularly ✅正解 →「regularly update」が自然な動詞句。「定期的にアップデートすること」。
問題2
【語幹：regular】
Q1. The company offers ——- training sessions to ensure that employees are up-to-date with the latest regulations. (A) regulate (B) regular (C) regularly (D) regularity
Q2. The safety officer reminded staff to check the equipment ——- to prevent accidents. (A) regulate (B) regular (C) regularly (D) regularity
Q3. The ——- of system backups is essential to protect important data. (A) regulate (B) regular (C) regularly (D) regularity
Q4. The government plans to ——- the use of drones in urban areas to ensure safety. (A) regulate (B) regular (C) regularly (D) regularity
【語幹：active】
Q5. The company encourages employees to take an ——- role in decision-making processes. (A) activate (B) active (C) actively (D) activity
Q6. She ——- participates in team projects and often takes the lead. (A) activate (B) active (C) actively (D) activity
Q7. The marketing team organized a social media ——- to promote the new product. (A) activate (B) active (C) actively (D) activity
Q8. The new manager wants to ——- employee engagement by introducing flexible work hours. (A) activate (B) active (C) actively (D) activity
解答・解説
【語幹：regular】
Q1. The company offers ——- training sessions to ensure that employees are up-to-date with the latest regulations. 答え：B. regular ✅正解 →「regular training sessions（定期的な研修会）」で形容詞が正しい。
Q2. The safety officer reminded staff to check the equipment ——- to prevent accidents. 答え：C. regularly ✅正解 →「check the equipment regularly（定期的に点検する）」で副詞が必要。
Q3. The ——- of system backups is essential to protect important data. 答え：D. regularity ✅正解 →「the regularity of system backups」で名詞「規則性・定期性」。
Q4. The government plans to ——- the use of drones in urban areas to ensure safety. あなたの答え：A. regulate ✅正解 →動詞「規制する」が自然。
【語幹：active】
Q5. The company encourages employees to take an ——- role in decision-making processes. 答え：B. active ✅正解 →「take an active role」で「積極的な役割」。形容詞。
Q6. She ——- participates in team projects and often takes the lead. 答え：C. actively ✅正解 →「actively participates」で副詞が動詞を修飾。
Q7. The marketing team organized a social media ——- to promote the new product. 答え：D. activity ✅正解 →「social media activity（活動）」で名詞が自然。
Q8. The new manager wants to ——- employee engagement by introducing flexible work hours. 答え：A. activate ✅正解 →動詞「活性化する」。ここでは「engagementを高める」という意味で正しい。
