JLPT Grammar: Particle Usage 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which particle marks the location where an action takes place?
- に
- で (Correct answer)
- を
- へ
Correct answer: で
「で」marks the location where an action is performed, e.g., 図書館で勉強する (study at the library).
Question 2: Choose the correct particle: 東京___大阪まで新幹線で行きます。
- で
- に
- から (Correct answer)
- が
Correct answer: から
「から」marks the starting point of movement, so 東京から大阪まで means 'from Tokyo to Osaka'.
Question 3: Which sentence uses 「に」correctly?
- 公園に走ります
- 公園に走っています (Correct answer)
- 公園に走った
- 公園に友達と走ります
Correct answer: 公園に走っています
「公園に走っています」is most natural when に indicates a destination, though に here pairs with the progressive to show ongoing movement toward the park.
Question 4: Fill in the blank: 彼女___プレゼントをあげました。
- が
- を
- に (Correct answer)
- で
Correct answer: に
「に」marks the recipient of giving/receiving verbs like あげる, くれる, もらう.
Question 5: Which particle is used to indicate the means or method of doing something?
- に
- へ
- で (Correct answer)
- と
Correct answer: で
「で」expresses the means or instrument used to perform an action, e.g., バスで行く (go by bus).
Question 6: Choose the correct particle: 山田さん___一緒に映画を見ました。
- に
- と (Correct answer)
- で
- が
Correct answer: と
「と」marks a companion with whom an action is done together, e.g., 山田さんと一緒に (together with Yamada-san).
Question 7: Which particle marks the direct object of a verb?
- は
- が
- を (Correct answer)
- の
Correct answer: を
「を」is the direct object marker, indicating what the verb's action is directed at, e.g., 本を読む (read a book).
JLPT Grammar: Particle Usage 2
Which particle marks the location where an action takes place?