N4
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs II
Expand your control of transitive and intransitive pairs with more common verbs used in narratives and notices.
Learn additional high-frequency verb pairs.Choose the correct verb based on whether an actor matters.Read event descriptions and instructions more naturally.
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More common pairs
This lesson adds pairs that appear often in school, travel, and daily life: 始める / 始まる, 止める / 止まる, 落とす / 落ちる, 壊す / 壊れる, 並べる / 並ぶ.
先生が授業を始めました。
The teacher started the class.
授業が始まりました。
The class started.
電車が駅で止まりました。
The train stopped at the station.
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