Checkpoints 2-4

Where and in what situation you are likely to hear a self-introduction?

• At a school during a class discussion

• At a hospital during a medical emergency

• At a restaurant while ordering food

• At a park during a picnic

Selct two: The main purpose of introducing yourself to others is to____because you want to___ others.

• share information about yourself

• solve a problem

• discuss the situation

• complain about others

• get along with others

When you hear someone introducing themselves, they are likely talking to ___

• someone new

• their parents

• a friend

• a waiter

The grammatical similarities between English and Japanese. Both English and Japanese sentences must include a _______.

• verb

• noun

• adjective

• subject

Which of the following is a difference between English and Japanese sentences?

• Both must include a verb

• The subject is required in English but optional in Japanese

• Both place the subject at the beginning of the sentence

• Both require the verb to agree with the subject

The Japanese writing system that represents a meaning, not a sound, and comes from the Chinese language is called _______.

• Kanji

• Hiragana

• Katakana

• Romaji

Which Japanese writing system is used for non-Japanese words such as English names?

• Hiragana

• Katakana

• Kanji

• Romaji

Which Japanese writing system has a curvy look with a few strokes and is used for Japanese words?

• Hiragana

• Katakana

• Kanji

• Romaji

Which of the following is true about the word order in Japanese compared to English?

• Both Japanese and English place the vwerb at the end.

• Both Japanese and English place the subject at the start.

• English sentences never use verbs.

• Japanese and English have the same word order.

Which Japanese writing system is used for writing your name?

• Katakana

• Kanji

• Romaji

• Hiragana