Vocabulary search / skills MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class IX students of Japanese (Code 094), focusing on Unit: Section A: Reading Comprehension (20). Test your knowledge on topics like Noun & verb forms, opposites, odd one out, adjectives/adverbs, and match the following. Complete all questions and click ‘Submit Quiz’ to view your score and download a PDF of your answers.
Japanese Vocabulary Skills Explained
Mastering basic vocabulary skills is crucial for Section A (Reading Comprehension) in the Class 9 Japanese exam. This involves understanding different word types, their forms, and their relationships with other words. Let’s break down the key concepts covered in this quiz.
1. Noun & Verb Forms (名詞と動詞の形)
In Japanese, verbs change their form based on tense and politeness level. The two most fundamental forms are:
- Dictionary Form (辞書形 – jishokei): This is the basic, informal form you find in dictionaries (e.g., 食べる – taberu, ‘to eat’).
- -masu Form (ます形): This is the polite, formal form used in everyday conversation (e.g., 食べます – tabemasu, ‘eat’).
Nouns (名詞 – meishi) are words for people, places, or things. They do not conjugate like verbs. Examples: 本 (hon – book), 学校 (gakkou – school), 猫 (neko – cat).
Common Verb Conjugations (Dictionary → -masu form)
| Dictionary Form (辞書形) | -masu Form (ます形) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 食べる (taberu) | 食べます (tabemasu) | to eat |
| 飲む (nomu) | 飲みます (nomimasu) | to drink |
| 行く (iku) | 行きます (ikimasu) | to go |
| 見る (miru) | 見ます (mimasu) | to see/watch |
| する (suru) | します (shimasu) | to do |
2. Opposites (反対語 – Hantaigo)
Knowing antonyms or opposite words is a key vocabulary skill. It helps you understand nuances in meaning. These are often tested in matching or fill-in-the-blank questions.
- 大きい (ookii – big) ↔ 小さい (chiisai – small)
- 高い (takai – tall/expensive) ↔ 低い (hikui – short) / 安い (yasui – cheap)
- 新しい (atarashii – new) ↔ 古い (furui – old)
- 上手 (jouzu – skillful) ↔ 下手 (heta – unskillful)
3. Odd One Out (仲間はずれ)
This type of question tests your ability to categorize words. You are given a set of words and must identify the one that does not belong to the same group as the others.
- Example Group: 犬 (inu – dog), 猫 (neko – cat), 車 (kuruma – car), 鳥 (tori – bird)
- Analysis: Dog, cat, and bird are all animals. A car is a vehicle.
- Odd One Out: 車 (kuruma)
4. Adjectives & Adverbs (形容詞と副詞)
Adjectives describe nouns, while adverbs describe verbs. In Japanese, there are two main types of adjectives:
- i-adjectives (い形容詞): These end with い (i). Example: 美味しい (oishii – delicious). To make them adverbs, you change the final い to く (ku). Example: 美味しく (oishiku).
- na-adjectives (な形容詞): These are used with な (na) before a noun. Example: 静かな人 (shizuka na hito – a quiet person). To make them adverbs, you add に (ni). Example: 静かに (shizuka ni).
Quick Revision Points
- Verbs have a dictionary form (informal) and a -masu form (polite).
- Nouns are naming words and don’t change form like verbs.
- Learn common pairs of opposites (hantaigo) to improve vocabulary.
- Practice categorizing words to get better at ‘odd one out’ questions.
- Remember the two types of adjectives: i-adjectives and na-adjectives, and how they become adverbs.
Extra Practice Questions
1. ‘べんきょうする’ (benkyou suru) のます-formはどれですか。
(A) べんきょうします (B) べんきょうしました (C) べんきょうして (D) べんきょうしない
2. ‘あつい’ (atsui – hot) の反対語はどれですか。
(A) ながい (B) さむい (C) おもい (D) ちかい
3. 仲間はずれはどれですか。
(A) はる (spring) (B) なつ (summer) (C) ふゆ (winter) (D) そら (sky)
4. 彼は ( ) 歩きます。(He walks ___.)
(A) しずか (B) しずく (C) しずかに (D) しずかな
5. ‘きれい’ は何ですか。(What is ‘kirei’?)
(A) い形容詞 (B) な形容詞 (C) 動詞 (D) 名詞
Answers: 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C, 5-B
