EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing Flashcards
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Which particle correctly marks the indirect object (the recipient) in a Japanese sentence?
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').
In Japanese, the grammar pattern 〜なければならない is used to express which meaning?
Answer: Obligation or necessity
〜なければならない expresses obligation or necessity, equivalent to 'must' or 'have to' in English.
Which word order is standard in a formal Japanese sentence?
Answer: Subject – Object – Verb
Japanese follows SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) order, with the verb always at the end of a clause.
On the EJU Japanese test, what is the approximate recommended length for the 作文 essay?
Answer: 800–1000 characters
The EJU 作文 section typically requires essays of approximately 800 to 1000 Japanese characters to adequately demonstrate writing ability.
What does the expression 〜てしまう convey in Japanese?
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.
Which of the following is a common structural element expected in an EJU Japanese argumentative essay?
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.