Active (能動態) / Passive (受動態) Voice
Were emojis invented in Japan?
Yes, they were.
Eri: “Kota, you b___ your lines again!”
blew
Eri: “Kota, you blew your lines again!”
Are you taller than Mr. Kimura?
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Talking with my friends makes me h_____.
happy
Talking with my friends makes me happy.
The English word for “～を) 助ける、手伝う"?
h-e-l-p --> "help"
Change this sentence to the passive voice (受動態に):
"Eri likes Hajin."
"Hajin is liked by Eri."
Kota: “I want to know more about guide dogs now.”
Ms. Thusi. “I’m g___ to h___ that.”
glad/hear
Ms. Thusi. “I’m glad to hear that.”
Which teacher is as tall as Yanoh-sensei?
~ is as tall as Yanoh-sensei.
What makes you happy?
Playing video games, eating ice cream, kendo, etc. makes me happy.
The English word for "脚本、台本"?
s-c-r-i-p-t --> "script"
Where was Todaiji Temple built?
It was built in Nara.
What did Eri give Hajin for Valentine’s Day?
Eri (She) gave him a chocolate spaceship (a spaceship made of chocolate).
Which sport is more popular for junior high students, soccer or sumo?
Soccer is more popular than sumo for junior high students.
(Soccer is a more popular sport than sumo for junior high students.)
Watching horror movies ____ me ____.
makes/scared (excited, nervous...)
Watching horror movies makes me scared.
The English word for "興奮させる、わくわくさせる” (starts with ‘e’)?
e-x-c-i-t-i-n-g --> "exciting"
Change these 3 sentences to the passive voice (受動態に):
1. J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.
2. Santa Claus received my letter.
3. My mother made the cake.
1. Harry Potter was written by J.K. Rowling.
2. My letter was received by Santa Claus.
3. The cake was made by my mother.
Tina: “Let’s try mapping. It’s the ___ ___ to ___ up with ___ ___.”
best/way/come/good/ideas
Tina: “Let’s try mapping. It’s the best way to come up with good ideas.”
Which is the second longest river in Japan, the Ishikari River or the Tone River?
The Tone River is the second longest river in Japan.
1) The Shinano River (367㎞)
*2) The Tone River (322㎞)
3) The Ishikari River (267㎞)
What makes you nervous?
Speaking English, taking exams, etc. makes me nervous.
The English word for "～に感動を与える"?
i-m-p-r-e-s-s --> "impress"
Use these words to make 2 sentences:
yesterday / studied / Ken / English / by /was
1) Active Voice (能動態): ___ ___ ___ ___.
2) Passive Voice (受動態): ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.
1) Active Voice (能動態): Ken studied English yesterday.
2) Passive Voice (受動態): English was studied by Ken yesterday.
Tina: “Kota, you’re Jonathan, the ___ ___.
Eri: “Hajin, you’re F15. You’re ___ ___.
Hajin: “What?”
Eri: “The s___ takes place on a ___.”
main/character an/android story/spaceship
Tina: “Kota, you’re Jonathan, the main character.
Eri: “Hajin, you’re F15. You’re an android.
Hajin: “What?”
Eri: “The story takes place on a spaceship.”
What is the tallest building in Japan?
Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower is the tallest building in Japan.
1) Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower (330m)
2) Abeno Harukas (300m)
(Ten minutes before the performance:)
Hajin: Look, so many people in the ____!
Kota: Wow, that ___ ___ ___.
Hajin: Don’t worry, we’ll do fine.
TIna: A___, I’m a bit nervous but it ___ me ___, too.
audience/makes/me/nervous/Actually/makes/excited
Hajin: Look, so many people in the audience!
Kota: Wow, that makes me nervous.
Hajin: Don’t worry, we’ll do fine.
TIna: Actually, I’m a bit nervous but it makes me excited, too.
The English word for "公演、上演"?
p-e-r-f-o-r-m-a-n-c-e --> "performance"