EJU EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing 2

Question 1

Which particle correctly marks the indirect object (the recipient) in a Japanese sentence?

Accepted Answer

に

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Obligation or necessity

Answer

〜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?

Accepted Answer

Subject – Object – Verb

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

800–1000 characters

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Completion of an action, often with regret or an unintended result

Answer

〜てしまう indicates that an action is fully completed, often carrying a nuance of regret or an unintended consequence.

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