Checkpoint: actions, abilities, and rules
Bring Unit 5 together through a practical exchange and 8 retrieval questions.
What you’ll work on
- Use the main patterns from Unit 5 together
- Recall phrases before revealing the answer
- Identify a specific item to revisit
A short conversation
Google voice when available; device voice as a fallback. Kana readings help you read the written words; they do not show pitch accent.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- いま、imanow
- なにnaniwhat
- をoobject markerPronounced o. Marks what the action acts on; English usually has no separate word for it.
- していますshiteimasube doing (polite)
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
ています expresses an action in progress here. English adds “are you” and changes the question’s word order.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- しゃしんshashinphoto
- をoobject markerPronounced o. Marks what the action acts on; English usually has no separate word for it.
- みています。miteimasube looking at
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- わたしwatashiI / me
- もmoalso / too
- みてもいいですか。mitemoiidesukamay I look?
私 explicitly supplies “I”. 見てもいいですか asks permission to look; も adds “too”.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- はい、haiyes
- どうぞ。douzogo ahead / please
Connect the patterns
Do not guess a verb class solely from final る. Keep the irregular negatives しない, こない, and ない distinct from regular godan and ichidan patterns.
Compare meanings before picking an ending: ています can describe an action or state, ことができます ability, てもいいですか permission, and たいです a wish.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- いま、imanow
- なにnaniwhat
- をoobject markerPronounced o. Marks what the action acts on; English usually has no separate word for it.
- していますshiteimasube doing (polite)
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
ています expresses an action in progress here. English adds “are you” and changes the question’s word order.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- しゃしんshashinphoto
- をoobject markerPronounced o. Marks what the action acts on; English usually has no separate word for it.
- みています。miteimasube looking at
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
Recall, check, then try again
Cover the dialogue and build a similar exchange with one changed detail. Then listen and compare your version with the taught pattern. Small changes expose what you can use without copying.
Try every question before revealing answers. A checkpoint is a personal study check, not a certification or a JLPT level. Review errors and repeat the speaking task after a break.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- わたしwatashiI / me
- もmoalso / too
- みてもいいですか。mitemoiidesukamay I look?
私 explicitly supplies “I”. 見てもいいですか asks permission to look; も adds “too”.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- はい、haiyes
- どうぞ。douzogo ahead / please
Lesson vocabulary
Listen once, say it aloud, and try to recall the Japanese before looking.
| Japanese / reading | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| 買う かう | to buy (godan) | |
| 見る みる | to see / watch (ichidan) | |
| 今 いま | now | |
| 住む すむ | to live / reside (godan) | |
| 写真 しゃしん | photograph | |
| 撮る とる | to take (a photograph; godan) |
Practice questions
Try every question, then check your answers. Punctuation and spacing do not affect your score. Use the displayed Japanese spelling or the complete kana reading; mixed spellings are accepted only when explicitly listed. Long vowels, small kana, and verb endings matter.
Showing an answer makes that question a practice item worth zero for this attempt. Retry with the answers hidden when you’re ready. If audio cannot play, use Show answer / text to practice by reading.
Independent practice
These are independent practice tasks. The site does not record your voice, save your writing, or grade open-ended answers. Ask a teacher or conversation partner for feedback when you can.
Speaking practice
Perform a conversation about actions, abilities, and rules. Change two details and include one follow-up question or request for repetition.
Writing practice
Write four connected lines using this unit. Mark a form or phrase you needed to look up, then rewrite that line from memory.
Review the lesson objectives
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