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。

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食べる、寝ます。

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食べた、寝ます。

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食べる、寝た。

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

しかし

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そして

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だから

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また

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ability or possibility

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Past experience

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Obligation

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Prohibition

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

〜だ / 〜である (plain/formal style)

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〜です / 〜ます (polite style)

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〜だよ / 〜よ (casual style)

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〜ね / 〜よね (conversational style)

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。

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先生に褒めた。

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先生が褒めさせた。

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先生を褒めた。

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the 作文 (essay writing) section on the EJU Japanese test?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the ability to express opinions clearly in written Japanese

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To test vocabulary memorization

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To assess spoken Japanese fluency

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To measure reading speed