JLPT Test N3 in 07/2010

「を」is an object particle and does not fit the context of quoting.

「のを」is a particle combination, but it is not used for direct quotation in this manner.

「だ」is a copula and is not used for quoting in this context.

「うちに」means "while" or "before something changes", which does not fit the meaning of repeated action.

「はじめに」means "at first" or "to begin with", which is not appropriate for a recurring thought.

「だけに」means "precisely because" or "as expected", which does not fit the context of a repeated action leading to a consistent thought.

「そろそろ」means "soon" or "it's about time", implying an upcoming event, not something that has already happened unnoticed.

「だんだん」means "gradually", implying a slow, observable change, not a sudden realization of time passing.

「ようやく」means "finally" or "at last", implying a long-awaited outcome, which doesn't fit the context of time passing unexpectedly.

「会おう」is the volitional form, which expresses intention or suggestion, not a pre-arranged plan.

「会った」is the past tense, which does not fit the context of a future arrangement.

「会って」is the te-form, which cannot directly precede 「ことになっている」in this grammatical structure.

「やめた」is the past tense, which does not fit the ongoing instruction.

「やめない」means "not to quit", which contradicts the context of trying to stop smoking.

「やめ」is the stem form, which is not typically used directly before 「ように言われている」in this context.

「あいだと」is not a standard grammatical pattern for expressing duration with a noun.

「あいだに」means "while something is happening, something else happens" (often a change or completion). It implies an action occurring *within* a period, not necessarily throughout the entire duration.

「あいだで」is not a standard grammatical pattern for expressing duration with a noun.

「いらっしゃいます」is the honorific form of 「いる」 (to exist), used for people or animate objects.

「いる」is the plain form of the verb "to exist" for animate objects, and is not polite.

「おります」is the humble form of 「いる」, used for people or animate objects, and is not appropriate for a location.

「だけ」is a particle meaning "only", but it needs to be followed by a verb or another particle to form a complete phrase.

「だけで」means "only with X" or "just by X", implying a condition or means, which doesn't fit the meaning of choosing only one item.

「だけを」is "only X" as a direct object, but 「する」here is more about choosing an action or option, not directly taking coffee as an object.

「ことができるまで」means "until becoming able to do", which implies a duration leading up to the ability, not the consequence after gaining it.

「ことができてから」means "after being able to do". While grammatically possible, 「ようになる」emphasizes the process of *becoming* able, which fits the context of studying and improving.

「ようになるまで」means "until becoming able to do", which implies a duration leading up to the ability, not the consequence after gaining it.

「～によって」means "depending on ~", which does not fit the context of wanting to know *about* the effect.

While 「～かどうか」means "whether or not", adding 「どうか」after 「あるのか」is redundant here and makes the phrase less natural for "about".

While 「～かどうか」means "whether or not", adding 「どうか」after 「あるのか」is redundant here and makes the phrase less natural for "about".

「～やすくなる」means "to become easy to do". 「濃くなりやすくなって」means "became easy to become strong", which does not fit the context of an accidental mistake.

「濃くしやすくなって」means "became easy to make strong", which is transitive and does not fit the intransitive nature of the taste itself becoming strong.

「濃くしすぎて」would mean "made it too strong" (transitive), but the sentence is describing the *result* of the taste becoming strong (味が濃くなる), not the action of making it strong.

「させてください」means "Please let me do ~" or "Please make me do ~", which is the opposite of the intended meaning.

「させないことにしてください」means "Please decide not to make me do ~", which is too formal and doesn't fit the immediate reaction.

「させることにしてください」means "Please decide to make me do ~", which is the opposite of the intended meaning and too formal.

「行かなくてもいい」means "don't have to go". This contradicts the severity of the toothache, which implies a need to go.

「行かなくてもいいようだが」means "it seems like I don't have to go", which contradicts the context of severe pain.

「行ければいいようだが」means "it seems like it would be good if I could go". This doesn't fit the "don't want to go" part, as it implies a desire to go if possible.

Placing 「早く」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「開いていない」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「行っても」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「から」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「待って」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「いらっしゃいます」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「だろう」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「大丈夫」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「出かけた」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「生まれた」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「ばかりの」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「赤ちゃんを」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「意味だった」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「という」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

Placing 「と思」 at the ★ position would make the sentence grammatically incorrect or nonsensical in this context.

This means "because there is...", which doesn't fit the flow of introducing the surprising fact.

This means "but... is there?", which is a question, not a statement of fact.

This means "for example... let's assume there is", which is hypothetical, not factual.

「ある」 (to exist) doesn't fit grammatically before 「自動販売機は」.

「一台」 (one unit) is redundant as it was already mentioned in the previous sentence.

「ふつうの」 (normal) contradicts the idea that it's special because it talks.

「言って帰る」 (says and goes home) doesn't make sense for a stationary vending machine.

「言われている」 (is being told) is passive, implying the vending machine is being told something, which is incorrect.

「言われて帰る」 (is told and goes home) is also passive and doesn't fit the context.

「一方」 (on the other hand) implies a contrast, which is not the relationship between these two sentences.

「それなのに」 (even so/despite that) implies a contradiction, which is not present here.

「そのうえ」 (in addition/furthermore) adds more information, but "therefore" is a stronger logical connection here.

「信じない」 (not believe) doesn't fit the context of getting used to something; she already believes it.

「言い返さない」 (not talk back) is irrelevant to the concept of being surprised by a new type of vending machine.

「しゃべらない」 (not talk) contradicts the premise of talking vending machines and the idea of new developments.

Rule ① says "決められた場所以外にゴミを捨てること" (throwing garbage outside designated places), not specifically "outside one's own home".

Rule ③ says "指定の場所以外に自転車をとめること" (parking bicycles outside designated places), not "running bicycles outside designated places".

The passage says "お金を払わされることもあるそうだ" (may be made to pay money), implying it's not necessarily *everyone* or *always*.

This is mentioned as an example of what people might consider, but not the ultimate criterion.

This is also mentioned as an example of what people might consider, but not the ultimate criterion.

This is mentioned as a *method* of finding information, not the core criterion for choosing.

Suzuki *received* the catalog, she did not request it.

Suzuki *saw* the catalog, she did not ask Wada to see it.

Suzuki is asking Wada to come to *her* place, not asking when *she* should go.

Applicants must choose *one* of the themes, not necessarily both.

The passage specifies "紙は指定の大きさ(20X25cm)のものを使ってください。" (Please use paper of the specified size (20x25cm)), not "any size you like".

The passage states "絵の具、色えんぴつなど、何を使ってかいてもかまいません。" (You can use any medium like paints, colored pencils, etc.), meaning there are no "specified paints".

The shop opened *before* the author entered elementary school, not when they entered.

The author bought flowers for the teacher *with classmates*, not with the teacher.

While the author clearly liked the owner, the passage emphasizes the *occasions* for buying flowers, not just liking the owner.

The shop's closing is mentioned at the beginning, but it's not the reason for their nervousness at that specific moment.

The owner "嫌な顔もしないで" (didn't make a displeased face), so this reason is incorrect.

The passage doesn't mention a lack of flowers in the shop.

While the teacher is mentioned, the focus of the concluding sentence and the overall sentiment is on the shop owner's kindness.

Sadness about the closing is implied, but gratitude is the stronger and explicitly stated concluding emotion.

Inconvenience is not mentioned as a primary feeling or the main message.

Recycling involves remaking items, not just discarding them after breaking them down.

This describes "reuse" (再使用), not "recycling" (リサイクル).

This describes "reuse" (再使用), not "recycling" (リサイクル).

The passage mentions that reuse *can* also cost money and energy, contradicting "全然お金がかからない" (costs no money at all).

The passage does not state that reused items cannot be recycled.

While plastic bottles are given as an example, the passage does not claim they are the *only* items that can be reused.

The passage states that both methods use energy and that it's not simple to determine which is better.

The passage explicitly states that it's no longer simple to say which is better, contradicting a definitive preference for reuse.

The passage discusses the complexities of both methods but does not suggest stopping them.

This is a specific detail about Mr. Mori, not the general group he belongs to as indicated by "その一人だ".

This is a specific detail about Mr. Mori, not the general group he belongs to as indicated by "その一人だ".

This is a specific detail about Mr. Mori, not the general group he belongs to as indicated by "その一人だ".

The passage says people *quit* their jobs, not that they are *forced to quit*.

Mr. Mori's income *decreased*, so this reason is incorrect.

The passage mentions health consciousness as a reason for popularity, not that soba is cheaper than tempura or sushi.

This is a challenge for Mr. Mori, not specifically what the wife refers to as "大変" in her statement.

This is Mr. Mori's routine, not specifically what the wife refers to as "大変" in her statement.

This is Mr. Mori's effort, not specifically what the wife refers to as "大変" in her statement.

He explicitly states he thinks it was good that he did it, contradicting "やらないほうがよかった" (shouldn't have done it).

While his wife mentions fights, Mr. Mori's statement is about his own feelings, and he doesn't express regret.

The passage explicitly states that making delicious soba is "本当に難しそうだ" (seems really difficult), contradicting "特に大変なことや、難しいこともないので" (there are no particularly tough or difficult things).

Postcards are provided by the organizers, not something participants must bring.

Participants must also bring the participation fee.

Participants must also bring lunch.

This option does not include the request to borrow a digital camera, which Ichiro intends to do.

This option uses "子ども一名" (one child) instead of the child's specific name, which is required by "氏名(小学生も学年も)" (name (including grade for elementary students)).

This option does not include the accompanying adult's name, which is required for elementary school students.