英検準1級の確認クイズ

Practice questions

1. The company had to ( ) the loss caused by the recall.

   • make up for
   • put up with
   • come up with
   • account for

2. ( ), I should have taken the job offer.

   • In retrospect
   • With regard to
   • At odds with
   • In light of

3. The news came ( ) of the blue; nobody expected it.

   • out
   • from
   • off
   • in

4. The negotiations broke down, and ( ), the deal collapsed.

   • meanwhile
   • otherwise
   • nevertheless
   • consequently

5. He is, ( ) speak, a walking encyclopedia.

   • in order to
   • as to
   • so to
   • such as to