JLPT Verb Conjugation Forms 2

Question 1

Which is the て-form (te-form) of the verb 書く (kaku, to write)?

Accepted Answer

書いて

Answer

Godan verbs ending in く change く to いて to form the て-form, so 書く becomes 書いて.

Question 2

What is the negative form (plain/dictionary negative) of 食べる (taberu, to eat)?

Accepted Answer

食べない

Answer

The plain negative of ichidan verbs drops る and adds ない, giving 食べない.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the volitional form (意向形) correctly?

Accepted Answer

映画を見よう。

Answer

見よう is the volitional form of 見る, expressing a suggestion or intention ('Let's watch a movie').

Question 4

What is the て-form of 飲む (nomu, to drink)?

Accepted Answer

飲んで

Answer

Godan verbs ending in む change む to んで for the て-form, so 飲む becomes 飲んで.

Question 5

Which form of する (suru) means 'do not do' in plain speech?

Accepted Answer

しない

Answer

する is an irregular verb whose plain negative form is しない.

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