2014/07 JLPT N3 Grammar,Reading Comprehension test

にとって (ni totte) means 'for' or 'from the perspective of'. It's used to express a viewpoint or opinion, e.g., 'For me, it's difficult'.

において (ni oite) means 'at', 'in', or 'on' (a place or time), often used in formal contexts. It indicates a location or situation where something happens, e.g., 'at the meeting'.

に比べて (ni kurabete) means 'compared to'. It's used for comparison, e.g., 'Compared to last year, it's hotter'.

必ずしも (kanarazushimo) means 'not necessarily' and is typically used with negative forms. It implies that something is not always true or not necessarily the case.

非常に (hijō ni) means 'very' or 'extremely'. It's an intensifier for adjectives or adverbs, not suitable for expressing certainty about a goal.

あまりにも (amari ni mo) means 'too much' or 'excessively'. It implies something is beyond a reasonable degree, often with a negative nuance.

～から (kara) means 'because' or 'since'. It indicates a reason or cause, which doesn't fit the context of listing activities.

～て (te-form) is used to connect verbs in a sequence or to indicate a state, but it doesn't convey the meaning of listing multiple activities in a general sense.

～てから (te kara) means 'after doing A, then B'. It indicates a sequence of actions, which is not what the speaker is trying to convey about their general Sunday activities.

寝られる (nerareru) is the potential form ('can sleep') or passive form ('be slept'). Neither fits the context of being scolded with a command.

寝ている (nete iru) means 'is sleeping' or 'is in the state of sleeping'. This is a continuous or state-of-being form, not a command.

寝たいか (netai ka) means 'Do you want to sleep?' or 'Do you want to go to bed?'. This is a question expressing desire, which doesn't fit the context of being scolded.

である (de aru) is a formal equivalent of です (desu), meaning 'to be'. It's used for factual statements or definitions, not for expressing a characteristic impression.

～そうな (sō na) means 'looks like' or 'seems like' (based on appearance). It's used with adjectives or verb stems to describe an appearance, e.g., 'おいしそうなケーキ' (delicious-looking cake). It doesn't fit the noun + そうな structure here.

～ばかり (bakari) means 'only', 'just', or 'nothing but'. It implies exclusivity or a state of having just done something. It doesn't fit the context of describing a room's characteristic.

降らない (furanai) is the present negative form ('does not rain' or 'will not rain'). It doesn't fit the past context of B's observation.

降っていない (futte inai) is the present negative continuous form ('is not raining'). It doesn't fit the past context.

降らなかった (furanakatta) is the simple past negative form ('did not rain'). While past, it implies it didn't rain at all, rather than it stopped raining or wasn't raining when B went out.

ございます (gozaimasu) is the polite/humble form of あります (arimasu - to exist/have). It's used for existence or possession, not for identifying something as 'being' something.

が (ga) is a particle, but combined with ございます, it would mean 'there is [something]' or 'I have [something]', which doesn't fit the identification context.

は (wa) is a topic particle, but combined with ございます, it would also imply existence or possession, not identification.

参ります (mairimasu) is the humble form of 行きます (ikimasu - to go) or 来ます (kimasu - to come). While humble, it doesn't fit the verb '案内する' (to guide).

なさいます (nasaimasu) is the honorific form of します (shimasu - to do). It's used to show respect for the listener's action, not the speaker's.

くださいます (kudasaimasu) is the honorific form of くれます (kuremasu - to give/do for me). It's used when someone does something for the speaker, not when the speaker does something for someone else.

～ためで (tame de) implies 'because of' or 'for the purpose of', but it doesn't carry the conditional 'if' nuance needed here to express willingness.

～からなら (kara nara) means 'if it's because of'. While it includes 'if', 'から' (kara) indicates a reason or cause, which is less direct for expressing a strong purpose or willingness than 'ため'.

～からで (kara de) means 'because of' or 'from'. It's a simple reason/source, not fitting the conditional willingness.

～ごろは (goro wa) means 'around (a time)'. While 'ごろ' indicates approximation, 'は' (wa) marks it as a topic, not an endpoint for continuation.

～ごろよりも (goro yori mo) means 'more than around (a time)'. This implies comparison, which is not relevant here.

～ぐらいに (gurai ni) means 'to about (a degree/amount)' or 'at about (a time)'. While 'ぐらい' indicates approximation, 'に' (ni) marks a specific point, not a duration or endpoint for continuation.

手伝える (tetsudaeru) is the potential form ('can help'). This doesn't convey the sense of being forced.

手伝われる (tetsudawareru) is the passive form ('be helped'). This implies the speaker is being helped, which is the opposite of the intended meaning.

手伝わせる (tetsudawaseru) is the causative form ('make someone help' or 'let someone help'). This would mean the speaker made someone else help, not that they were made to help.

よくないと (yokunai to) means 'if it's not good'. This would imply a negative condition for recommending a hotel.

なくてもいいと (nakute mo ii to) means 'it's okay even if there isn't'. This is grammatically incomplete and doesn't fit the context of a conditional recommendation.

よくなければ (yokunakereba) means 'if it's not good'. Similar to option 1, it implies a negative condition.

飲み終わらないように (nomi owaranai yō ni) means 'so that she doesn't finish drinking'. This implies finishing a drink, not accidentally consuming something harmful.

飲み終わらないようで (nomi owaranai yō de) means 'it seems like she won't finish drinking'. This is an observation, not a preventative measure.

飲んでしまわないようで (nonde shimawanai yō de) means 'it seems like she won't accidentally drink it'. This is an observation, not a preventative measure.

This is part of the phrase "がんばろうとしているので" (since she is trying hard), which comes before the star.

This is part of the phrase "やろうかと思っています" (thinking of doing for her), which comes after the star.

This is part of the phrase "がんばろうとしているので" (since she is trying hard), which comes before the star.

This means "someday again" and comes after the star.

This means "not using" and comes before the star.

This means "none of them now" and comes before the star.

This means "as is" or "while" and comes after the star.

This means "to send" and comes before the star.

This means "to a friend" and comes before the star.

This is part of the negative ending "おかしくない" and comes after the star.

This means "when" and comes before the star.

This means "even if it rains" and comes before the star.

This means "to talk slowly" and comes before the star.

This means "later" and comes after the star.

This is part of the phrase "出かけるところで" (just about to leave) and comes before the star.

「にしてみます」 means "I will try making it chocolate" or "I will try to make it chocolate-flavored", which doesn't fit the context of having bought a candy.

「のことでした」 means "it was about chocolate" or "it was the matter of chocolate", which is grammatically awkward and doesn't directly identify the candy itself.

「にするつもりです」 means "I intend to make it chocolate" or "I intend to make it chocolate-flavored", which is a future intention and doesn't fit the past event.

それで means 'and so', 'therefore', or 'that's why'. It indicates a consequence or result.

そのうえ means 'in addition', 'furthermore', or 'on top of that'. It adds more information.

ちなみに means 'by the way' or 'incidentally'. It introduces a side note or related information.

ある means 'there is' or 'to exist'. While grammatically possible, "あるお菓子" (a certain candy) is too general and doesn't refer to the specific characteristic of seasonal sales.

この (kono) means 'this'. It refers to something specific and close, which doesn't fit the general concept of seasonal sweets.

どちらにも means 'in neither (of two options)' or 'to both'. This implies a choice between two things, which is not the context here.

教えられました (oshiareraremashita) is the passive form, meaning 'was taught'. This would imply the author was taught by someone, but it doesn't convey the nuance of the clerk doing a favor.

教えてもらいました (oshiete moraimashita) means 'received the favor of being taught'. While grammatically correct and polite, "～てくれました" is often preferred when the benefactor is clearly stated (店の人は).

教えさせられました (oshiasaseraremashita) is the causative-passive form, meaning 'was made to teach'. This implies the author was forced to teach, which is completely wrong.

思いましょう (omoi mashō) means 'Let's think' or 'I shall think'. This is a suggestion or a soft intention, not a firm, ongoing personal resolve.

思うのではありませんか (omou no de wa arimasen ka) means 'Don't you think?' or 'Isn't it that I think?'. This is a rhetorical question or seeking agreement, not a statement of personal intention.

思ってもしかたありません (omotte mo shikata arimasen) means 'It's no use thinking' or 'There's nothing I can do even if I think'. This expresses resignation, which contradicts the author's desire to cherish the box.

The passage doesn't state that many people talk about anime in self-introductions; it only states the author does.

While the author wants to find friends with similar hobbies, the primary goal stated is to become friends, not specifically to talk in Japanese (in fact, it mentions their Japanese was poor).

The passage mentions their Japanese was poor, but it doesn't say they *only* talk about anime because of it. The reason given is to find friends with similar hobbies.

This misses the coffee shop and prioritizes the exhibition, which was presented as optional for Emiri.

This implies Chou wants to do all three in that order, but the exhibition was conditional on Emiri's desire.

This changes the order and implies Chou wants to see the exhibition, which is not explicitly stated as her primary desire.

Hope time is optional ("ご希望があれば").

This is also optional ("ご希望が あれば").

Both are optional.

The passage states "食後" is most common for men (64%), and "食前" is the *next* most common, meaning "食後" is more common.

The passage states 64% of men and 72% of women brush "食後" (after meals). It does not state that 60% or more brush "食前" (before meals). In fact, "食前" is the *second* most common for men, and for women, "食前と食後" is second, implying "食前" alone is less common.

The passage states "年齢が高くなるにしたがって「食後」が減り、「食前」が増えていく" (as age increases, 'after meals' decreases and 'before meals' increases). It does not say that "食前" becomes *more* common than "食後", only that its proportion increases. "食後" remains the most common across all ages.

Incorrect, as she was not good at other subjects.

Incorrect, her art grades were good ("美術の成績はいいんですが").

Incorrect, she wasn't good at other subjects and wasn't praised by the teacher for all subjects.

This contradicts "私はそれでいいと思っているんです" (I think that's fine).

This was the teacher's suggestion, not the mother's core idea.

The mother explicitly says she's fine with the test scores, not that she wants her to work harder on weak subjects.

The mother said Ai was good at drawing, but the main point of gratitude is enabling her career path, not just confidence.

The mother *accepted* her grades, but didn't "teach" her that it's not bad. The gratitude is for the freedom to pursue art.

The teacher, not the mother, encouraged asking questions, and the passage states her grades didn't change much anyway.

The passage mentions changing container shape as another example of "売り方" change, but not specifically for the health drink.

The passage mentions changing product name as another example of "売り方" change, but not specifically for the health drink.

The product's effect (for tired businessmen) was the *original* marketing, not what was changed to make it sell better to young women.

The passage doesn't mention the *effect* of the product changing or being perceived as changing.

This contradicts the idea that changing the image makes old products sell again.

The passage talks about *old* products selling well again, not entirely new ones.

This contradicts the fact that a rumor influenced their buying behavior.

The passage mentions it's a "安いチョコレート" (cheap chocolate), but the change in buying behavior isn't about price preference, but purpose.

While they bought it for exams, the passage states "ある時期にだけ、売り切れるようになった" (it sold out only during a certain period), implying it *was* tied to a specific time (exam season), not "時期を選ばず" (regardless of season).

Incorrect, the price is high, and taste/service are excellent, not just "so-so".

Incorrect, the service was "一流" (first-class), meaning excellent.

Incorrect, the price is high, not cheap.

Okaya is a common dish, not rare or unheard of.

He was talking about an experience from his student days, not the current meal.

While true, the surprise was about *what* he named as the most delicious, not the circumstances of eating it.

It was Yoshiko herself, not her friend.

Yamashita-kun was the one who *ate* the porridge, not made it for himself in this context.

Yoshiko is Yamashita-kun's wife, not the author's.

The passage explicitly states: "卵も野菜も何も入っていなかった" (there were no eggs or vegetables in it).

While the friend's visit and kindness are implied, the focus of "忘れられない" is specifically the taste of the porridge itself, which was "心からおいしい" (truly delicious).

The passage says "ようやく熱も下がり" (his fever finally dropped), but it doesn't explicitly state the porridge was the *cause* of his quick recovery. The emphasis is on the taste experience.

Day trip program, not overnight.

Day trip program, not overnight.

Adult fee is 12,000 yen, which is not 10,000 yen or less.

This applies to 1-Night, 2-Day Programs.

Payment by bank transfer within 3 days applies to 1-Night, 2-Day Programs.

Reservations are not needed for day trip programs, and payment is on the day, but the reservation method is wrong.