All of these corrections are sample answers



Important note:

All of these corrections are sample answers. In some cases, there may be another way to correct the error.

Unit 1

Error Correction Worksheet (p.18-19)

Verb errors

1. Well, you just don’t understand. Sumo has a long tradition.

2. Yes, I prefer judo. Let’s do judo instead.

3. I have no friends who have ever done sumo, or have ever been interested in it.

4. How about a mountain sport? Most Japanese can ski.

5. I used to play soccer. I belonged to a club.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. It makes me excited.

7. Yes, sumo wrestlers move slowly, so I’m bored too.

8. No, but the uniforms are interesting.

9. Well, I always enjoy sports.

10. Yes, that’s right. I feel uncomfortable because kendo armor is too heavy.

Preposition errors

11. I understand what you mean. Through sports, I want to have a good time.

12. Good idea. There’s probably a match on at the moment.

13. I’ve played many sports but I’m most interested in soccer.

14. No, it’s crazy. They hit each other with bamboo swords.

15. Sorry, I’m going shopping.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. b

17. d

18. d

19. c

20. c

Pragmatic Quiz (p. 21-22)

1. c

2. b

3. b

4. Not a suggestion

5. Not a suggestion

6. Suggestion

7. Suggestion

8. Not a suggestion

9. Suggestion

10. Not a suggestion

11. Impolite

12. Polite

13. Impolite

14. Polite

15. Polite

16. b

17. c

18. a

19. c

20. b

Unit 2

Error Correction Worksheet (p.36-37)

Verb errors

1. Both of these cities have many people.

2. I will tell you about Mt. Fuji.

3. No, they are interesting, but I haven’t been able to travel to those places for a long time.

4. I like Nara, but Nagano has a lot of natural scenery.

5. Well, in that case, I advise you to travel to Okinawa.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. No, I think Kyoto has many cultural places to see.

7. I know that Saga is very rural.

8. Fukui is smaller than Hiroshima, but it’s good for fishing.

9. Yes, my father said that it was a much nicer place.

10. Hokkaido is an interesting place, so I want to go there.

Preposition errors

11. Yes, but even if they don’t, most Japanese people are kind to foreigners.

12. I suggest you go to a place which has some traditional buildings.

13. I think they are in the suitcase.

14. I’ve already visited Hokkaido.

15. Kyoto has many temples and teaches us Japanese history.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. b

17. b

18. c

19. b

20. b

Pragmatic Quiz (p. 39-40)

1. c

2. b

3. c

4. Judgement

5. Not a judgement

6. Judgement

7. Judgement

8. Judgement

9. Not a judgement

10. Judgement

11. Impolite

12. Polite

13. Impolite

14. Polite

15. Polite

16. b

17. c

18. b

19. a

20. a

Unit 3

Error Correction Worksheet (p. 54-55)

Verb errors

1. Girlfriends like men who are good at cooking.

2. Oh, how interesting. What kind of food does he cook>

3. You’re welcome. I am sure you will cook very well.

4. You will succeed in cooking a fine dinner.

5. It’s okay, but I think katsudon has a better smell.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. Don’t worry. I have lots of money, so I’ll buy some.

7. No, they are too expensive! I would just serve her cheap food.

8. How about cooking okonomiyaki? It is very tasty.

9. No, you are better at cooking than me.

10. I can only do simply cooking.

Preposition errors

11. I think Japanese food would be one of the best ideas.

12. How did you meet him?

13. Shall we go together?

14. Good idea! International food is great for everyone.

15. My mother has taught me a lot about cooking.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. I don’t like beer and wine at all.

17. I don’t like fast food; it is high in calories.

18. Yes, it is good for their health.

19. Oh, don’t say that. You will be a great cook.

20. Yes, but almost all the food is very easy to make.

Pragmatic Quiz (p. 57-58)

1. d

2. c

3. b

4. Recommendation

5. Not a recommendation

6. Not a recommendation

7. Recommendation

8. Recommendation

9. Not a recommendation

10. Recommendation

11. c

12. a

13. a

14. b

15. c

16. b

17. a

18. a

19. b

20. a

Unit 4

Error Correction Worksheet (p. 72-73)

Verb errors

1. I agree. I like to watch movies.

2. Yes, when people go to a theatre, they can see the movie on a wide screen.

3. Yes, but plenty of Japanese movies are exciting.

4. I don’t agree. I’ve seen it and I recommend this movie.

5. First, you should see the movie Seven Days War.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. Yes, most action movies are very violent.

7. I think Ou Sama No Restaurant is a very moving drama.

8. Most Hollywood movies are more interesting.

9. Well, I’d say that there are a few good movies.

10. Yes, but if you watch love stories, your girlfriend will be pleased.

Preposition errors

11. They are boring for me.

12. Japanese young people know few of his movies.

13. Yes, and I can recommend movies which are dubbed into Japanese.

14. Japanese movies have improved greatly by adopting computer technology.

15. I agree. I think that people can learn various things by watching movies.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. b

17. c

18. d

19. b

20. b

Pragmatic Quiz (p. 75-76)

1. c

2. b

3. a

4. Not a complaint

5. Complaint

6. Complaint

7. Complaint

8. Not a complaint

9. Complaint

10. Complaint

11. Impolite

12. Balanced

13. Balanced

14. Balanced

15. Impolite

16. b

17. b

18. d

19. d

20. a

Unit 5

Error Correction Worksheet (p.92-93)

Verb errors

21. I don’t agree. Americans and Europeans do not always like Japanese festivals.

22. I’m going to some sports events that are held in my town.

23. Yes, taking part in festivals is great fun.

24. Me too. But I am not planning anything at the moment.

25. I think Obon and Shogatsu are not really similar.

Adverb/adjective errors

26. Actually, the number of holidays is not important. It’s what you do that matters.

27. Really? I don’t think they are tiring at all.

28. Nice to meet you. How can I help? There are many festivals here.

29. Many foreigners enjoy this festival very much.

30. Yes, too much money and resources are used for festivals.

Preposition errors

31. Me too. But I can’t put a kimono on by myelf.

32. Yes, that is one example of Japanese culture. I hope to go there.

33. I usually just relax at home during the holidays.

34. Yes, I think festivals are enjoyable.

35. They won’t have much fun because they have to take care of their children.

Problems in meaning/word choice

36. Tell me which festival you are going to.

37. I agree. Young people can learn about Japanese culture.

38. Marine Day is the day that everyone swims in the sea.

39. Most festivals are similar, but it’s no problem.

40. Most people do this. You are correct.

Pragmatic Quiz (p. 95-96)

21. You can always join my family.

22. It might be fun. I haven’t played this game in a long time.

23. It all depends on the individual. Most people go out shopping.

24. Not a request.

25. Request

26. Not a request

27. Request

28. Request

29. Not a request

30. Not a request

31. Not acceptable

32. Not acceptable

33. Not acceptable

34. Acceptable

35. Acceptable

36. g

37. f

38. i

39. a

40. c

Unit 6

Error Correction Worksheet (p.110-111)

Verb errors

1. We can do all kinds of games, so let’s take turns playing.

2. I would be too shy to join his go club.

3. I recommend you try bowling.

4. Just remember, the point of shogi is to win.

5. Not at all! The two are not related.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. If he knows pachinko well, he will win a lot of money.

7. Well I enjoy playing it, but it is a little difficult.

8. Actually, I think that video games are too exciting.

9. No, I don’t think pachinko is interesting.

10. Yes, and traditional games are the most interesting.

Preposition errors

11. Yes, I learned a lot myself from games.

12. I think the aim of go is not just to make money.

13. Is it far away? I think I saw one next to the station.

14. Yes and I think shogi is the most interesting of all Japanese games.

15. Shogi is a thinking game, so shogi and basketball are very different to each other.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. b

17. b

18. c

19. b

20. a

Pragmatic quiz (p. 113-114)

1. b

2. c

3. b

4. Not a promise

5. Promise

6. Promise

7. Not a promise

8. Not a promise

9. Not a promise

10. Promise

11. b

12. b

13. a

14. b

15. a

16. a

17. a

18. a

19. b

20. b

Unit 7

Error correction worksheet (p. 128-129)

Verb errors

1. Is everything okay at home? I remember you were having problems.

2. Fathers are busy! My father earns money for the family.

3. Really? My mother can drive.

4. My family doesn’t have a lot of rules.

5. Usually, the first son must succeed to the family business.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. She doesn’t need to be nervous.

7. I’d love to. Australia is a safe place.

8. That’s quite an old-fashioned belief.

9. Oh I thought that you were calling me lazy.

10. Yes, my father is kind to everyone. (no error)

Preposition errors

11. I can’t leave Japan. All my friends are here.

12. Yes, she is very kind to me.

13. Thank you. That’s very kind of you.

14. Oh sorry. I thought I’d returned your CD player.

15. Yes, that’s generally true, but my father is not strict with me.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. a

17. b

18. c

19. b

20. a

Pragmatic quiz (p. 131-132)

1. b

2. b

3. c

4. Guess

5. Not a guess

6. Guess

7. Guess

8. Guess

9. Guess

10. Not a guess

11. a

12. a

13. b

14. c

15. d

16. a

17. a

18. a

19. b

20. b

Unit 8

Error correction worksheet (p. 146-147)

Verb errors

1. It’s a good idea. You will be able to improve your relationship with your boss.

2. No, my family has never travelled abroad.

3. Being too busy is bad for your health.

4. I think both of them are good.

5. Yes, they work too hard, I think.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. Yes, and I have little money.

7. Because they help us to relax. Going to onsen is refreshing.

8. No, I’m really tired! I have too much homework.

9. I think that your view is not true.

10. Because my family is asleep on that day.

Preposition errors

11. That’s interesting. Please tell me about your club.

12. I think that’s a good idea. We must talk more with him.

13. Okay. What are you planning tomorrow?

14. If you go there, you won’t be able to talk to each other.

15. That’s not true. I work really tired and I am so tired at weekends.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. c

17. a

18. b

19. b

20. a

Pragmatic quiz (p. 149-150)

1. c

2. c

3. c

4. Not a compliment

5. Compliment

6. Compliment

7. Not a compliment

8. Not a compliment/Impolite

9. Not a compliment

10. Not a compliment

11. a

12. a

13. c

14. b

15. b

16. a

17. a

18. b

19. a

20. b

Unit 9

Error correction worksheet (p. 162-163)

Verb errors

1. I think enka is part of Japanese culture, but I don’t think it should be taught in high school.

2. I think their songs are interesting.

3. No, I just like rock music, but I’m not interested in the others.

4. Yes, everyone should listen to Japanese music.

5. I want to listen to classical music more than rock music.

Adverb/adjective errors

6. I haven’t had a chance yet either, but I think it will be interesting.

7. I recommend GLAY since their music is admired throughout the world.

8. Yes, I agree. I like UK rock better than Japanese rock.

9. You’d better buy a CD of one of her favourite groups.

10. I think classical music would be much better for the party.

Preposition errors

11. I don’t like Japanese pop so I don’t listen to new kinds of music anyway.

12. No, these days, trance music is popular with them (or: popular for them).

13. You’re welcome. It was nice talking to you.

14. Enka music is a reflection of Japanese culture.

15. Oh yes I do, and I feel relaxed listening to music.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. d

17. c

18. a

19. a

20. b

Pragmatic quiz (p. 165-166)

1. c

2. b

3. c

4. not challenging

5. challenging

6. challenging

7. challenging

8. challenging/impolite

9. challenging

10. challenging

11. b

12. a

13. b

14. b

15. b

16. b

17. b

18. a

19. b

20. a

Unit 10

Error correction worksheet (p. 180-181)

Verb errors

1. You should tell my sister. I can’t do anything.

2. Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot to respond to your request.

3. It’s boring for boys. I think you should go to see a movie.

4. I’m so sorry. Are you angry?

5. I’m sorry. I won’t forget again–I will make an effort.

6. That’s not true. They like to go out at weekends.

Adverb/adjective errors

7. I don’t think so. I think a lot of them are bold.

8. Where did you hear such strange information?

9. No, I think it’s pretty difficult, so I want to try harder.

10. I don’t agree. I know many married couples who are happy.

11. No, sorry, but you are incorrect. We arranged to meet at 7.

Preposition errors

12. I’d love to go but I can’t answer your question just yet. I have to ask my parents first.

13. Really? I’m disappointed at your opinion.

14. It’ll have to be on a weekday. I am busy at weekends.

15. Sorry, I don’t know any women that would be right for you.

Problems in meaning/word choice

16. c

17. a

18. c

19. c

20. a

Pragmatic quiz (p. 183-184)

1. c

2. b

3. b

4. b

5. b

6. c

7. d

8. c

9. b

10. c

11. c

12. b

13. c

14. a

15. b

16. b

17. b

18. a

19. a

20. b

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