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Coming of age isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about recognizing your feelings and taking responsibility for them. 成人の日に寄せて。
To those officially recognized as adults today on Coming of Age Day—congratulations.
🗳️🅰️ -2-
Which best completes the sentence?
Even under pressure, he managed to stay true ___ his principles.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. at
#collocations
Not so fast—sit with the options before you scroll. Precision matters, and small words like these separate natural English from almost-right English. This moment of pause sharpens your instincts.
✅ Correct:
B. to
To stay true to something means to remain faithful or loyal to it, especially when it would be easier to bend. The other prepositions don’t create an idiomatic expression here.
Examples:
He stayed true to his values.
They stayed true to their promise.
🇯🇵 「〜に忠実でいる」という決まった組み合わせです。
🗳️🅰️ -1-
Which best completes the sentence?
She refused to compromise because she chose to act ___ principle.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by
#collocations
Don't rush. Taking a moment to think helps you catch the nuance before you scroll. Steady judgment matters. ⏬️⏬️⏬️
✅ Correct:
C. on
To act on principle means to make decisions based on your moral or ethical beliefs, even when it’s inconvenient. The other prepositions don’t form idiomatic combinations here.
Examples:
She acted on principle and rejected the offer.
They acted on principle despite criticism.
🇯🇵 「原則に従って行動する」という決まった表現です。
🗳️📘 Phrase of the Day:
“stand one’s ground”
👉 Meaning:
To refuse to back down when pressured, especially when you believe you’re right.
💬 Usage:
She stood her ground despite everyone telling her to compromise.
If you know the facts are on your side, stand your ground.
They tried to sway him, but he stood his ground firmly.
📝 Note:
It’s often used to describe moral, personal, or practical resolve expressed in a calm, steady, and principled way.
🗳️❓ -2-
Which word best completes the sentence?
In extreme environments, people must find ways to ________ scarce resources.
A. ration
B. savor
C. loosen
D. scatter
#collocations
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Which verb best completes the sentence?
To stay alive in harsh conditions, you must learn to ________ risks.
A. embrace
B. pick up
C. assess
D. distribute
#collocations
🗳️🅰️ -1-
Which verb best completes the sentence?
To stay alive in harsh conditions, you must learn to ________ risks.
A. embrace
B. pick up
C. assess
D. distribute
#collocations
Stop for a moment and judge what truly fits before scrolling. It matters here. ⏬️⏬️⏬️
✅ Correct:
C. assess
Explanation:
“Assess risks” is the standard collocation when evaluating danger before taking action. The others don’t form natural or meaningful combinations in this context.
Examples:
We need to assess risks before moving forward.
She quickly assessed the risks and chose the safer route.
🇯🇵「assess risks」は「リスクを見極める」という自然な組み合わせです。
🗳️🅰️ -1-
Which best completes the sentence?
She refused to compromise because she chose to act ___ principle.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by
#collocations
Don't rush. Taking a moment to think helps you catch the nuance before you scroll. Steady judgment matters. ⏬️⏬️⏬️
✅ Correct:
C. on
To act on principle means to make decisions based on your moral or ethical beliefs, even when it’s inconvenient. The other prepositions don’t form idiomatic combinations here.
Examples:
She acted on principle and rejected the offer.
They acted on principle despite criticism.
🇯🇵 「原則に従って行動する」という決まった表現です。