Read once for the situation, then trace the clues to the ending.
The idea
Follow the clues in order: It has been raining since morning. A friend calls and says, “The festival is inside the school.” The topic marker は and polite verb endings such as ます help you follow who does what.
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 雨 | rain |
| お祭り | festival |
| 学校 | school |
Read the text
今日は町のお祭りです。朝から雨が降っています。ミカさんは家にいます。
友達から「お祭りは学校の中です」と電話があります。ミカさんは傘を持って学校へ行きます。二人は学校でお祭りを楽しみます。
Examples
- 今日は町のお祭りです。Today is the town festival.
- 朝から雨が降っています。It has been raining since morning.
- ミカさんは家にいます。Mika is at home.
- 友達から「お祭りは学校の中です」と電話があります。A friend calls and says, “The festival is inside the school.”
- ミカさんは傘を持って学校へ行きます。Mika takes an umbrella and goes to the school.
- 二人は学校でお祭りを楽しみます。The two enjoy the festival at school.
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Watch out
Do not assume the first situation is the ending. Check the names, places and numbers in the final sentences.
Try it yourself
Use the story to fill the gap: 朝から_が降っています。(雨/雪)
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雨 / あめ
The relevant sentence says: It has been raining since morning.
Use the story to fill the gap: 友達から「お祭りは_の中です」と電話があります。(駅/学校)
Show answer or example answer
学校 / がっこう
The relevant sentence says: A friend calls and says, “The festival is inside the school.”
Use the story to fill the gap: ミカさんは_を持って学校へ行きます。(傘/かばん)
Show answer or example answer
傘 / かさ
The relevant sentence says: Mika takes an umbrella and goes to the school.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Use the story to fill the gap: 朝から_が降っています。(雨/雪)
Use the story to fill the gap: 友達から「お祭りは_の中です」と電話があります。(駅/学校)
学校 / がっこう
Use the story to fill the gap: ミカさんは_を持って学校へ行きます。(傘/かばん)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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