Before starting the exercise for verb clauses 「こと」「の」, please clarify any doubts you may have about the grammatical rules by referring to your grammar guidebook or dictionary. The Instantaneous Composition Method requires you to compose sentences with the target sentence pattern(s) over and over in order to use them almost effortlessly. You should already have the necessary knowledge.
- Reference
- Genki I – Lesson 8: Verbのが好きです
- Tae Kim’s Guide – Verb Clauses
Instantaneous Composition Exercise for Verb Clauses 「こと」「の」
This is not a translation exercise. This is the Instantaneous Composition Exercise. As if a reflexive action, try to create an equivalent Japanese sentence shortly after reading an English script. Try not to think for more than three seconds.
- Audio File
English and Hidden Japanese Scripts
| 1. | (My) hobby is singing. |
| 趣味は歌うことです。 |
| 2. | Speaking is important. |
| 話すことは大切です。 |
| 3. | Memorizing kanji is difficult. |
| 漢字を覚えることは難しいです。 |
| 4. | (I) am poor at writing. |
| 書くことが苦手です。 |
| 5. | (I) am good at swimming. |
| 泳ぐことが得意です。 |
| 6. | Studying is boring. |
| 勉強するのは退屈です。 |
| 7. | Dying is scary. |
| 死ぬのは怖いです。 |
| 8. | Reading books is interesting. |
| 本を読むのはおもしろいです。 |
| 9. | Playing baseball is difficult. |
| 野球をするのは難しいです。 |
| 10. | Living in Japan is fun. |
| 日本に住むのは楽しいです。 |
Recommended Links
How to Proceed with the Instantaneous Composition Method
