Japanese 2 Midterm I Study Guide
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In the phrase 'にぎやかなまちです', what part of speech is 'にぎやかな'?

  • Adjective (correct)
  • Verb
  • Noun
  • Adverb

Which of the following best describes the function of 'で' in the sentence 'はしでたべます'?

  • Indicates the means by which an action is performed (correct)
  • Indicates the starting point of an action
  • Indicates the location of an action
  • Indicates the end point of an action

What is the most accurate translation of the following sentence: 'とてもいそがしいです。でも、たのしいです。'?

  • It's not fun because it's busy.
  • It's very fun, but busy.
  • It's very busy, but fun. (correct)
  • It's not very busy, but fun.

When someone says 'スマホでした' in response to the question 'たんじょうびのプレゼントはスマホでしたか', what do they mean?

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Which of the following best describes the focus of the midterm exam regarding textbook pages?

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In the sentence '日曜日のごご２じから３じごろまでカフェでともだちとはなしました', what do 'から' and 'まで' indicate?

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What is the primary area of assessment for katakana on the exam?

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What is the primary function of 'そうですね' in a conversation, as shown in the example?

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Regarding kanji, what is expected of students for the exam?

<p>Recognize meaning, write, and read the shaded kanji on pp. 92-93 and pp. 124-126 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone tells you 'ハワイはあまりしずかじゃなかったですが、とてもきれいでした', what can you infer about their experience in Hawaii?

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What is the scope of vocabulary assessed in the exam?

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Which sentence correctly uses 'で' to describe the method of transportation?

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Which grammatical concept is specifically listed as being tested regarding shopping and ordering food?

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When asked about the price of that bag in example 3, what would the person selling say?

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Which type of material is NOT allowed be used during the closed-book exam?

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Besides new material from Lesson 4, what other previously learned material should students review?

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Flashcards

Adjective + Noun

An adjective used to describe a noun. It can be placed directly before the noun, or it can be used as a sentence predicate.

Adjective as Predicate

An adjective used to describe the subject of a sentence. It follows the subject and is often connected by the verb 'です' or 'だ.'

Means marker 'で'

Used to indicate the means or tool used to perform an action.

Starting point marker 'から'

Used to indicate the starting point of an action or a period of time.

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Ending point marker 'まで'

Used to indicate the ending point of an action or a period of time.

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そうですか

Used to express agreement or fill pauses in a conversation. It literally means 'That's right.'

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Adjectives as Predicates (Past)

Used to express an opinion or feeling about a past event.

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Sharing Impressions about the past

Used to share impressions or details about a past event. It can be with a noun (was it a phone?), an adjective describing a feeling (was it hot?) or a descriptive adjective (was it quiet?)

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Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns in Japanese are used to indicate the location of an object relative to the speaker and listener. They are "kore" (this), "sore" (that), "are" (that over there), and "dore" (which).

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Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives are used to modify nouns and provide information about the location of the noun. They are "kono" (this), "sono" (that), "ano" (that over there), and "dono" (which).

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Counters in Japanese

Counters are used in Japanese to specify the quantity of nouns. They are different for different categories of nouns, for example, "hon" is used to count books, "mai" is used to count sheets, and "nin" is used to count people.

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Omission of "desu" (to be)

In Japanese, the verb "desu" (to be) can be omitted in certain situations, particularly when the context is clear and the meaning is obvious. For example, in phrases like "kore wa hon desu", you can omit the "desu" and simply say "kore wa hon" (this is a book).

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Asking for the Price in Japanese

In Japanese, there are specific phrases used to ask for the price of an item. When referring to the item directly, you can say "ikura desu ka" (how much is it?). When pointing to the item, you can say "kono [item] wa ikura desu ka" (how much is this [item]?)

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Sumimasen (Excuse Me)

The phrase "sumimasen" (excuse me) is used in Japanese to politely get someone's attention or to apologize for interrupting. It is often used at the beginning of a request.

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Kudasai (Please)

In Japanese, the phrase "kudasai" (please) is used to make a polite request. It is often added to the end of a sentence, like "kono hon o kudasai" (please give me this book).

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Hana-shimasu, Yomi-masu, Kiki-masu

The verb "hana-shimasu" (to speak), "yomi-masu" (to read), and "kiki-masu" (to listen) are essential verbs used in Japanese to describe communicative actions.

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Study Notes

Midterm I Study Guide - Japanese 2

  • Textbook Coverage: Lessons 1-4 (pp. 15-150, with emphasis on pp. 117-150).
  • Workbook Coverage: Workbook 1 (pp. 10-75, with focus on pp. 66-75) & Workbook 2 (pp. 7-52, with focus on pp. 42-52).
  • Kanji Focus: Master reading, writing, and recognizing the meanings of the shaded kanji on pages 92-93 and 124-126. (31 kanji total for lessons 3 and 4)
  • Katakana Focus: Read and recognize the meanings of all katakana words up through Lesson 4 (including はなしましょう, よみましょう, ききましょう). Be able to write all katakana words from vocabulary pages (pp. 34-37, 56-59, 88-91, and 120-123).
  • Vocabulary Scope: Master all vocabulary from Lessons 1-4 (pp. 34-37, 56-59, 88-91, 120-123).
  • Grammar Review: Review all grammar learned in Japanese 1.
  • Grammar Focus from Japanese 2:
    • Ordering food, utilizing demonstrative pronouns and adjectives (これ、それ、あれ、どれ; このN、そのN、あのN、どのN).
    • Using numbers and counters (p. 121).
    • Describing things (adjective + noun, adjectives used as predicates/non-past).
    • Describing past events (adjectives and nouns used as predicates).
    • Explaining actions (means marker で, starting/ending points から/まで).

Listening Comprehension

  • Listening tasks: Practice identifying keywords, understanding omitted words, translating portions of conversations, and comprehending short passages (e.g., p. 147).

Exam Details

  • Format: Closed-book. No outside materials allowed.

Example Conversation Phrases (for reference only)

  • Demonstrative Pronouns & Adjectives: The examples provided in the text illustrate correct usage
  • Food Ordering: Examples are given for ordering food in Japanese, demonstrating correct usage of demonstrative pronouns and adjectives in the context of ordering food.
  • Describing Things: Learn examples provided in the context of describing a place and/or an object.
  • Sharing Impressions: Examples are provided for expressing experiences, using adjectives in the past.
  • Directions: Examples provide models for asking and giving directions.
  • Agreement: Learn to use “そうですね”, to show agreement and fill gaps in conversation.

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Prepare for your Japanese 2 Midterm I with this comprehensive study guide covering key lessons, kanji, katakana, vocabulary, and grammar. Focus on mastering content from Lessons 1-4, including the crucial kanji and katakana words. Additionally, review foundational grammar concepts from Japanese 1 to ensure a solid understanding.

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