EJU EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing 1 β Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence correctly uses the γ¦-form of a verb to connect two actions in Japanese?
- ι£γΉγ¦γε―γΎγγ (Correct answer)
- ι£γΉγγε―γΎγγ
- ι£γΉγγε―γΎγγ
- ι£γΉγγε―γγ
Correct answer: ι£γΉγ¦γε―γΎγγ
The γ¦-form (ι£γΉγ¦) connects sequential actions, meaning 'I eat and then sleep.'
Question 2: In an EJU essay, which conjunction best introduces a contrasting idea in formal Japanese writing?
- γγγ (Correct answer)
- γγγ¦
- γ γγ
- γΎγ
Correct answer: γγγ
γγγ means 'however' and is the standard formal conjunction for introducing contrasting ideas.
Question 3: What does the grammar pattern γγγ¨γγ§γγ express in Japanese?
- Ability or possibility (Correct answer)
- Past experience
- Obligation
- Prohibition
Correct answer: Ability or possibility
γγγ¨γγ§γγ expresses the ability or possibility to do something, equivalent to 'can' or 'be able to.'
Question 4: In formal Japanese essay writing, which ending style is expected on the EJU?
- γγ§γ / γγΎγ (polite style)
- γγ / γγ§γγ (plain/formal style) (Correct answer)
- γγ γ / γγ (casual style)
- γγ / γγγ (conversational style)
Correct answer: γγ / γγ§γγ (plain/formal style)
EJU essays require the γγ / γγ§γγ style, which is standard for academic and formal writing in Japanese.
Question 5: Which of the following correctly uses the passive form (εθΊ«ε½’) in Japanese?
- ε ηγ«θ€γγγγγ (Correct answer)
- ε ηγ«θ€γγγ
- ε ηγθ€γγγγγ
- ε ηγθ€γγγ
Correct answer: ε ηγ«θ€γγγγγ
ε ηγ«θ€γγγγ means 'I was praised by the teacher,' correctly using the passive form with γ« for the agent.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of the δ½ζ (essay writing) section on the EJU Japanese test?
- To test vocabulary memorization
- To evaluate the ability to express opinions clearly in written Japanese (Correct answer)
- To assess spoken Japanese fluency
- To measure reading speed
Correct answer: To evaluate the ability to express opinions clearly in written Japanese
The δ½ζ section evaluates whether examinees can organize and express their opinions logically in written Japanese.
EJU EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing 1
Which sentence correctly uses the γ¦-form of a verb to connect two actions in Japanese?