EJU EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which particle correctly marks the indirect object (the recipient) in a Japanese sentence?
- に (Correct answer)
- を
- が
- で
Correct answer: に
The particle に marks the indirect object (recipient) in Japanese, as in 友達にプレゼントをあげた ('I gave a present to my friend').
Question 2: In Japanese, the grammar pattern 〜なければならない is used to express which meaning?
- Desire
- Prohibition
- Obligation or necessity (Correct answer)
- Permission
Correct answer: Obligation or necessity
〜なければならない expresses obligation or necessity, equivalent to 'must' or 'have to' in English.
Question 3: Which word order is standard in a formal Japanese sentence?
- Subject – Object – Verb (Correct answer)
- Subject – Verb – Object
- Verb – Subject – Object
- Object – Verb – Subject
Correct answer: Subject – Object – Verb
Japanese follows SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) order, with the verb always at the end of a clause.
Question 4: On the EJU Japanese test, what is the approximate recommended length for the 作文 essay?
- 200–300 characters
- 400–500 characters
- 800–1000 characters (Correct answer)
- 50–100 characters
Correct answer: 800–1000 characters
The EJU 作文 section typically requires essays of approximately 800 to 1000 Japanese characters to adequately demonstrate writing ability.
Question 5: What does the expression 〜てしまう convey in Japanese?
- Completion of an action, often with regret or an unintended result (Correct answer)
- A polite request
- An ongoing action
- A conditional statement
Correct answer: Completion of an action, often with regret or an unintended result
〜てしまう indicates that an action is fully completed, often carrying a nuance of regret or an unintended consequence.
Question 6: Which of the following is a common structural element expected in an EJU Japanese argumentative essay?
- Introduction stating a position, supporting reasons, and a conclusion (Correct answer)
- A list of vocabulary words
- A narrative story about personal experience only
- A poem summarizing the topic
Correct answer: Introduction stating a position, supporting reasons, and a conclusion
EJU argumentative essays follow a standard academic structure: state your position, provide supporting reasons, and conclude with a summary.
EJU EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing 2
Which particle correctly marks the indirect object (the recipient) in a Japanese sentence?