Grammar: Particle Usage Flashcards

Which sentence correctly uses 「が」to express ability?

Answer: 日本語が話せます

With potential verbs like 話せる, the object is often marked with 「が」instead of 「を」.

Fill in the blank: 学校___家まで歩いて帰りました。

Answer: から

「から」marks the starting point, so 学校から家まで means 'from school to home'.

Choose the correct particle: 彼は医者___なりました。

Answer: に

「に」is used before なる (become) to indicate the result or state that something becomes.

Which particle is used to list examples from a larger set?

Answer: や

「や」connects nouns as non-exhaustive examples, implying there are other items not listed.

Fill in the blank: この仕事は私___できません。

Answer: に

「私には」(using に+は) expresses that something is beyond one's capability, meaning 'I cannot do this job'.

Which sentence uses 「へ」correctly?

Answer: 東京へ行きます

「へ」marks direction or destination and is used with movement verbs like 行く (go).

Choose the correct particle: 兄___時計をもらいました。

Answer: から

「から」marks the source/giver in the pattern ~からもらう (receive from ~).