EJU EJU Japanese: Grammar and Writing

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

食べて、寝ます。

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

しかし

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ability or possibility

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

〜だ / 〜である (plain/formal style)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

先生に褒められた。

Answer

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.

EJU - Examination for Japanese University Practice Test