Learn Japanese Japanese Giving and Receiving Verbs (あげる・くれる・もらう) 3

Question 1

「田中さんが私の子供にお菓子を___。」— Tanaka-san gave candy to MY child. Which verb is correct?

Accepted Answer

くれた

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あげた

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やった

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もらった

Question 2

Which particle typically follows the recipient in sentences using あげる or くれる?

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に

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が

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を

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は

Question 3

「先生が説明してくれた」means:

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The teacher explained things for my benefit

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I explained something to the teacher

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The teacher received my explanation

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I asked the teacher to explain

Question 4

Which of the following is an INCORRECT use of the giving/receiving verbs?

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私は彼にお金をくれた

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私は彼にお金をあげた

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彼が私にお金をくれた

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私は彼からお金をもらった

Question 5

「先生に手伝っていただきました」most accurately means:

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I humbly received the teacher's help

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I helped the teacher

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The teacher asked me for help

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I politely asked the teacher to help

Question 6

Which hierarchy correctly shows the politeness progression for giving TO others (from casual to humble/formal)?

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やる → あげる → さしあげる

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あげる → くれる → もらう

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もらう → いただく → くださる

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くれる → あげる → くださる

Question 7

「友達にプレゼントを買ってあげた」means:

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I bought a present for my friend as a kind gesture

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My friend bought me a present

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I received a present that my friend bought

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My friend and I bought presents together