英検1級 文法・空所補充

練習問題

1. Despite his ( ) apology, few believed he was truly sorry.

   • genuine
   • heartfelt
   • ostensible
   • sincere

2. Critics argue that the new regulations will only ( ) the problem rather than solve it.

   • exacerbate
   • alleviate
   • mitigate
   • ameliorate

3. His explanation seemed plausible at first, but further investigation revealed it to be entirely ( ).

   • legitimate
   • spurious
   • genuine
   • authentic

4. He succeeded ( ) his predecessors had failed.

   • where
   • which
   • when
   • that

5. The ( ) nature of the negotiations meant that no detail could be confirmed publicly.

   • public
   • transparent
   • clandestine
   • overt