動詞て形
動詞て形 means te-form of verbs. It is a JLPT N5 grammar point. The te-form connects a verb to another word or expression. Forms like "食べて" and "行って" are used in requests, progressive expressions, action sequences, and more.
Japanese sources describe it as 「動詞をつなぐ形」.
動詞て形 examples
朝ごはんを食べて、学校へ行きます。
I eat breakfast and go to school.
本を読んで、寝ます。
I read a book and sleep.
動詞て形 exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
手を（ ）、ごはんを食べます。
- 洗って ✓
- 洗う
- 洗った
- 洗わない
I wash my hands and eat.
駅へ（ ）、友だちに会います。
- 行く
- 行った
- 行って ✓
- 行かない
I go to the station and meet my friend.
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