Placement Test for the Beginner Part 1

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DESCRIPTION

This placement test is designed to evaluate your reading comprehension skills in the Japanese language and should be used as a self-assessment tool to determine which course suits you best. This test uses rōmaji (English spelling) in addition to using Japanese script. At Japanese for Nikkei, we use rōmaji in our teaching materials until Part 3 of the beginner series as a means for our learners to "break into" the language as we have found that some of our learners face challenges when reading hiragana and katakana even though they know certain words and phrases. At JFN we will stop using rōmaji by the time students reach the elementary course series. Although our classes are focused on active use of Japanese (i.e., speaking and conversation practice), we do take the time at the end of each lesson to go over Japanese hiragana and katakana. Should you want advanced lessons with your writing, we encourage you take one of our private lessons: https://www.japanesefornikkei.com/private-lessons-

INSTRUCTIONS

You will answer 30 questions that will increase in difficulty. The test will take approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on your pace and prior knowledge. The questions increase in difficulty. If you are able to answer the first few questions with ease, but have difficulty answering the rest, the first few lessons of our program might be a useful refresher for you, and you will learn new concepts and vocabulary later on in our course.

Do not use the internet to help you answer questions as it will impact your results. It is crucial that you give this test your honest effort so that we can place you in the appropriate class. がんばってください！(Gambatte kudasai!)

HOW TO READ YOUR SCORE

Part I is for absolute beginners and for those who studied Japanese but have forgotten the basics.
You will receive your score after you submit your answers.
If you score less than 25/30, we highly recommend that you take Beginners Part 1.
If you got a near perfect score, we recommend that you take the placement test for Beginners Part 2.

The results of the test are by no means absolute, and we invite you to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation should you have any questions about your placement in our courses after having taken the test.

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1. What does the following sentence mean in English?

はじめまして　わたしの　なまえは　ミミです。

(Hajimemashite watashi no namae wa Mimi desu).

0 points

Good night, Mimi, nice knowing you.

Nice to meet you, my name is Mimi.

Good evening, Mimi. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Good afternoon, Mimi. It's nice to meet you.

2. What do you say when you have not seen someone for a very long time? *

1 point

よろしく Yoroshiku

おひさしぶりですね Ohisashi buri desu ne

こんにちは Konnnichiwa

またあした Mata ashita

3. How would you ask how much something cost in Japanese? *

1 point

これはいくらですか。Kore wa ikura desu ka.

これはなんですか。Kore wa nan desu ka.

ここはどこですか。Koko wa doko desu ka.

あなたはだれですか。Anata wa dare desu ka.

4. How would you tell someone that "this wallet cost 180 yen"? *

1 point

あのさいふは、ひゃくはちじゅうえんですよ。Ano saifu wa hyaku hachijū en desu yo.

このさいふは、ひゃくはちじゅうえんですよ。Kono saifu wa hyaku hachijū en desu yo.

このさいふは、ひゃくはちえんですよ。Kono saifu wa hyaku hachi en desu yo.

そのさいふは、はちじゅうひゃくえんですよ。Sono saifu wa hachijū hyaku en desu yo.

4. The question word だれの (dare no) means... *

1 point

Which

Whose

Where

Why

How

5. How would you ask for the time in Japanese? *

1 point

いまなんじですか。Ima nanji desu ka.

いまなんさいですか。Ima nansai desu ka.

いまなんがつですか。Ima nangatsu desu ka.

いまなんねんせいですか。Ima nan nen sei desu ka.

6. How would you say the time in Japanese? (It is 7:00 o' clock)

1 point

ひつじ Hitsu ji

ななじ Nana ji

しちじ Shichi ji

はちじ Hachi ji

Clear selection

7. ハナさんは　まいばん　じゅうじはんに　ねます。

(Hana-san wa maiban jūji han ni ne masu).

Choose the correct time.

1 point

4:00 pm

11:30 pm

10: 30 pm

12: 00 am

8. What is the correct word for family in Japanese? *

1 point

こぞく Kozoku

かぞく Kazoku

かもく Kamoku

こどく Kodoku

9. What is the word for grandmother in Japanese? *

1 point

おじさん Ojisan

おばあさん Obāsan

おばさん Obasan

おにいさん Onīsan

10. What is the correct response to the following question:

いもうとさんは　おいくつですか。

(Imōto-san wa oikutsu desu ka).

1 point

はい、そうです。 Hai sō desu.

いいえ、そうじゃないです。Īe sō ja nai desu.

じゅうろくさいです。Jūroku sai desu.

がくせいです。Gakusei desu.

Clear selection

11. Fill in the blank:

わたしは＿＿＿。

(Watashi wa _________).

1 point

カナダです。 Kanada desu.

にほんごです。Nihongo desu.

にほんでした。 Nihon deshita.

カナダじんです。 Kanadajin desu.

12. What does the sentence below mean?

わたしの　かぞくは　ろくにん　です。

(Watashi no kazoku wa roku nin desu)．

1 point

I have six children.

There are six people.

My family goes back six generations.

My family has six people.

13. Select the true statement.

わたしの　ははは、いっせいです。わたしの　ちちは　アメリカじんです。

(Watashi no haha wa issei desu. Watashi no chichi wa amerkiajin desu).

1 point

My father has a nephew who is one years old.

My mother is Issei.

My father is Japanese.

My niece's name is Haha.

Clear selection

14. Select the true statement.

わたしの　そぼは　とても　やさしい　ひと　です。

(Watashi no sobo wa totemo yasashī hito desu).

1 point

My grandfather is a very energetic person.

My grandmother is a very quiet person.

My grandfather is a very generous person.

My grandmother is a very kind person.

15. わたしは　かいしゃいんです。　よんせいです。　さんじゅうろくさいです。　しごとが　きらいです。　

(Watashi wa kaisha-in desu. Yonsei desu. Sanjuu roku sai desu. Shigoto ga kirai desu).

What is NOT true about the statement above?

1 point

I am Yonsei.

I am 36 years old.

I love my job.

I am a company worker.

16. Fill in the blank:

あした　としょかん＿＿いきます。

(Ashita toshokan ____ iki masu).

1 point

に ni

と to

が ga

も mo

17. Fill in the blank:　

げつようび＿＿がっこうへ　いきます。

(Getsu yōbi ______ gakkō e iki masu).

1 point

は wa

に ni

が ga

で de

18. Fill in the blank:

ともだちの　いえ＿＿えいがを　みます。

(Tomodachi no ie _____ eiga o mi masu).

1 point

を o

の no

で de

か ka

19. Fill in the blanks:

にほんじん＿＿かんこくじん＿＿ハーフです。

(Nihonjin ____ Kankokujin ____ hāfu desu).

1 point

の AND と (no AND to)

と AND の (to AND no)

か AND と (ka AND to)

を AND が (o AND ga)

20. Which sentence uses the correct particle? *

1 point

ごはんにたべます。Gohan ni tabe masu.

ごはんをたべます。Gohan o tabe masu.

ごはんがたべます。 Gohan ga tabe masu.

ごはんかたべます。Gohan ka tabe masu.

21. Choose the correct answer:

じてんしゃは　どこに　ありますか。

(Jitensha wa doko ni arimasu ka?)

1 point

ベッドのまえにあります。Beddo no mae ni ari masu.

つくえのうしろにあります。Tsukue no ushiro ni ari masu.

ベッドのよこにあります。Beddo no yoko ni ari masu.

カメラのうえにあります。Kamera no ue ni ari masu.

22. How would you say " April 10th, 2020" inJapanese? *

1 point

しちがつじゅうにちにせんにじゅうねん。Shichi gatsu jū nichi nisen nijū nen.

しちがつついたちにせんにじゅうねん。Shichi gatsu tsuitachi nisen nijū nen.

しがつとおかにせんにじゅうねん。Shi gatsu tōka nisen nijū nen.

しがつじゅうにちにせんにじゅうねん。Shi gatsu jū nichi nisen nijū nen.

23. Select the most appropriate response:

おたんじょうびは　いつですか。　

(Otanjōbi itsu desu ka).

1 point

さんがついちにちです。San gatsu ichi nichi desu.

なながつさんにちです。 Nana gatsu san nichi desu.

はちがつようかです。Hachi gatsu yōka desu.

じゅういちがつにじゅうにちです。 Jūichi gatsu nijū nichi desu.

24. Which of the following months is written incorrectly? *

1 point

にがつ Ni gatsu

ごがつ Go gatsu

じゅうがつ Jū gatsu

きゅうがつ Kyū gatsu

25. The Japanese language has over 350 counters! When counting flat, thin objects such as paper, which counter is used? *

1 point

にん nin

こ ko

まい mai

ひとつ hitotsu

26. わたしは、ぜんぜんテレビを　みません。

(Watashi wa zenzen terebi o mi masen).

The word ぜんぜん (zenzen) means...

1 point

Never

Sometimes

Always

Seldom

27. Fill in the blank:

わたしは　＿＿＿コンビニで　サンドイッチを　かいます。

(Watashi wa ______ kobini de sandoicchi o kai masu).

1 point

あまり Amari

ときどき Tokidoki

28. あさって、わたしと　すいぞくかんに　いきませんか。

(Asatte watashi to suizokukan ni iki masen ka).

How would you decline this invitation in a polite way？

1 point

いやです。Iya desu.

すみません、よくないです。Sumimasen yoku nai desu.

はい、いきます。Hai iki masu.

すみません、あさってはちょっと… Sumimasen asatte wa chotto...

29. Select the correct response to the question:

らいしゅうの　にちようびは　ひまですか。

(Raishū no nichiyōbi wa hima desu ka).

1 point

はい、ひまじゃないです。Hai hima ja nai desu.

いいえ、ひまでした。Īe hima deshita.

はい、ひまです(よ)。Hai hima desu (yo).

すみません。おねがいします。Sumimasen onegasi shimasu.

30. あした、わたしは　ともだちと　いっしょにデパートにいきます。デパートの　なかにあるカフェでコーヒーをのみます。デパートで　たくさん　かいものします。フランスりょうりの　ほんを　かいます。

(Ashita watashi wa tomodachi to isshoni depāto ni ikimasu. Depāto no naka ni aru kafe de kōhī o nomi　masu. Depāto de takusan kai mono shimasu. Furansu ryōri no hon o kai masu).

Based on the short paragraph above, select the sentence that is FALSE.

1 point

I won't do a lot of shopping.

I will drink coffee at a cafe inside the department store.

I'll buy a French cookbook

Tomorrow I will go to the department store with my friends.

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