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Korean Grammar: Verb Endings -어요 and -아요
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Korean Grammar: Verb Endings -어요 and -아요

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary usage of the ending '-어요' in a sentence?

  • To denote a future action
  • To express an informal statement (correct)
  • To indicate formal speech only
  • To ask a rhetorical question
  • Which of the following verbs correctly uses the form '-어요'?

  • 마시세요
  • 자이다
  • 먹습니다
  • 걷어요 (correct)
  • When would you use the form '-아요' instead of '-어요'?

  • When using formal speech
  • When asking a question
  • When the last vowel of the verb is 'ㅏ' or 'ㅗ' (correct)
  • When the verb ends in a consonant
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding the verb '나쁘다' when using the informal '-어요' form?

    <p>'나빠요' is the correct form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the verb '하다' change when applying the informal form?

    <p>'해요'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    -어요

    • Used with verbs or adjectives to express a statement.
    • More informal compared to '-습니다'.
    • Used in both questions and answers.

    '-어요' and '-아요'

    • Depends on the last character(s) in the verb or adjective.

    Combining '-하다' with '-어요'

    • '-하다' combines with '-어요' to form '-하여요', shortened to '-해요'.
    • Special examples:
      • 덥다 (hot): 덥+어요 = 더워요
      • 춥다 (cold): 춥+어요 = 추워요

    '가' and '오'

    • If the verb or adjective ends with '가', use '가요'.
      • Example: ㅏㅇ/받침X가 + -아요 = 가요
    • If the verb or adjective ends with '오', use '와요'.
      • Example: ㅗㅇ/받침X오 + -아요 = 와요

    '|' and ' '

    • If the verb or adjective ends with '|' use '요'.
      • Example: 가르치+-어요 = 가르치어요 = 가르쳐요
    • If the verb or adjective ends with '' check for the preceding vowel.
      • Example: 나쁘+-아요 = 나빠요

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    This quiz explores the use of Korean verb endings '-어요' and '-아요', highlighting their informal applications in statements, questions, and answers. You will learn how to combine these endings with verbs, adjectives, and specific cases like '-하다'. Test your understanding of this essential aspect of Korean grammar!

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