Grammar Patterns
Learn how and when to use each grammar pattern, with example sentences.
Random practice (N3)Question 1 / 65Score: 0
～ようにする — Make an effort to
I try to eat vegetables: 食べる
～ようにする — Make an effort to
N3Try to make a habit.
～ことにする／ことになる — Decide / It was decided
N3Personal decision vs. external decision.
～はずだ — Should / Ought to be
N3Expectation based on grounds.
～つもり — Intend to
N3Plans and intentions.
～ように — So that / In order to
N3Purpose.
～のに — Even though / Despite
N3Unexpected contrast.
～ばよかった — Should have
N3Regret.
～らしい — Apparently / Typical of
N3Hearsay/evidence or 'befitting'.
～ようだ／みたいだ — Seems like
N3Judgment based on observation.
～について — About
N3Topic of discussion.
～てしまう — Completely / Regret
N3Completion or unfortunate result.
～ておく — Do in advance
N3Preparation.
～ていく／てくる — Direction/change
N3Movement or change over time.