Practice Material for Lesson 1 Quiz

Note: This represents only the written part of the test. Remember that the complete quiz in class will include listening comprehension questions as well.

Answer the following questions.

You may write the answers in roman letters.

1. What is the perfective equivalent of atarasii desu?

2. What is the perfective equivalent of tukurimasu?

3. What is the negative equivalent omosiroi desu?

4. What is the negative perfective equivalent of yasui desu?

5. What is the negative perfective equivalent of kimasu?

What would you say in the following situations?

You may write the answers in roman letters.

1. You've been asked if you attended a particular exhibit yesterday. Explain that that's not correct; you are going tomorrow.

2. A sweater you have made is too big. Find out if it can be made small(er).

3. Your colleagues are discussing beer. Tell them you don't drink very much.

4. You are looking at some magazines. Comment, assuming agreement, on how old they are.

[Sample Answers to the Practice Quiz]