Unit 3 - Section 4: 〜にとって

Practice Quiz

Advanced Discourse Markers

Master transition words, discourse markers, and connective patterns essential for coherent writing and speech.

～が、/ ～ため、(But / Because)

～が、(But) - Formal contrast:
  • 難しいが、挑戦ちょうせんします。 - "It's difficult, but I will challenge it."
～ため、(Because/In order to) - Formal reason:
  • 知識ちしきを深ふかめるため、毎日まいにち勉強べんきょうします。 - "To deepen knowledge, I study daily."

～から、/ ～それで (So / Therefore)

～から、(Therefore/From that):
  • 仕事が終わったから、帰かえります。 - "The work is done, so I'm going home."
～それで (And so/By that means):
  • 雨が降りました。それで、試合しあいが中止ちゅうしになりました。 - "It rained. And so, the game was cancelled."

～また (Also / Furthermore / However)

Multiple meanings depending on context:
  • 日本語にほんごができます。また、英語えいごもできます。 - "I can do Japanese. Also, I can do English."
  • 完璧かんぺきですが、また改善かいぜんの余地よちがあります。 - "It's perfect, however there's still room for improvement."

Common Discourse Markers

Marker Function Usage Context
～が、 Formal contrast Written, formal speech
～ため、 Purpose/reason Formal explanations
～から、 Cause/reason Informal to formal
～それで Result/consequence Story/narrative
～また Addition/contrast General discourse

Study Tips

Master Discourse Markers:
  • Read actively: Pay attention to transitions in texts
  • Context matters: Same marker can have different meanings
  • Flow naturally: Use in writing and speaking naturally
  • Variety: Use different markers to avoid repetition
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Study Tips
  • Read each example carefully
  • Practice pronunciation aloud
  • Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
  • Finish the section quiz