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EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing Flashcards

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  1. Which sentence correctly uses the て-form of a verb to connect two actions in Japanese?

    Answer: 食べて、寝ます。

    The て-form (食べて) connects sequential actions, meaning 'I eat and then sleep.'

  2. In an EJU essay, which conjunction best introduces a contrasting idea in formal Japanese writing?

    Answer: しかし

    しかし means 'however' and is the standard formal conjunction for introducing contrasting ideas.

  3. What does the grammar pattern 〜ことができる express in Japanese?

    Answer: Ability or possibility

    〜ことができる expresses the ability or possibility to do something, equivalent to 'can' or 'be able to.'

  4. In formal Japanese essay writing, which ending style is expected on the EJU?

    Answer: 〜だ / 〜である (plain/formal style)

    EJU essays require the 〜だ / 〜である style, which is standard for academic and formal writing in Japanese.

  5. Which of the following correctly uses the passive form (受身形) in Japanese?

    Answer: 先生に褒められた。

    先生に褒められた means 'I was praised by the teacher,' correctly using the passive form with に for the agent.

  6. What is the primary purpose of the 作文 (essay writing) section on the EJU Japanese test?

    Answer: To evaluate the ability to express opinions clearly in written Japanese

    The 作文 section evaluates whether examinees can organize and express their opinions logically in written Japanese.