Duolingo Japanese episode 9 intro 2 part 1

What is the primary function of the Japanese particle "は" (ha), when pronounced "wa"?

• To mark the direct object of a verb.

• To indicate possession.

• To mark the topic of the sentence.

• To connect two nouns.

When the hiragana character "は" (ha) functions as a topic marker in a Japanese sentence, how is it pronounced?

• ha

• wa

• pa

• sa

How is a positive Japanese sentence transformed into a question?

• By adding a question mark at the end.

• By changing the verb tense.

• By adding the particle "か" (ka) at the end.

• By reversing the word order.

Which first-person singular pronoun is considered the "safe" and polite option for both men and women in Japanese?

• ぼく (boku)

• わたし (watashi)

• われわれ (wareware)

• わたしたち (watashitachi)

Which Japanese pronoun for 'I' is generally considered polite and can be used by both men and women?

• 僕 (boku)

• 私 (watashi)

• あたし (atashi)

• 俺 (ore)

What is the common Japanese suffix used to make a noun or pronoun plural, indicating 'and others' or 'group'?

• ~さん (~san)

• ~様 (~sama)

• ~たち (~tachi)

• ~ら (~ra)

Which Japanese pronoun for 'I' is described as sounding 'macho' or 'full of oneself' and is generally advised against using in real-life conversations?

• 僕 (boku)

• 私 (watashi)

• 俺 (ore)

• 我 (waga)

In Japanese, when addressing someone, what is generally recommended instead of using the pronoun あなた (anata)?

• Use the pronoun 君 (kimi)

• Use the pronoun お前 (omae)

• Call them by their name or occupation followed by さん

• Avoid addressing them directly

Which Japanese pronoun, originally an honorific, has evolved to be used for pets or as an insult?

• Omae

• Kimi

• Onushi

• Sochira

In modern Japanese, who commonly uses the pronoun "Kimi"?

• Emperors addressing their subjects

• Men addressing their girlfriends/wives

• Strangers addressing each other

• Police addressing suspects