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無生物主語を使ってみよう

Inanimate Subjects

無生物主語を使って講師と会話してみましょう。

無生物主語は文字通り、人や動物ではない「無生物」が主語となる形になります。天気だったり、海だったり、渋滞だったり。対応する代表的な表現方法には、・allow + O to 〜　Oに〜させることを許す・make + O 〜　Oを(強制的に)〜させる・cause + O to 〜　Oに(何かが原因となって)〜させる・remind + O of 〜　Oに〜を思い出させるといった例が挙げられます。【回答例】 This textbook reminds me of my school days. 私はこの教科書を見ると学生時代を思い出します。

Please use an inanimate subject.

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Please use an inanimate subject.

What is an inanimate?

自然な表現

What is an inanimate subject?

1. Added this word to complete the sentence here.

An inanimate object is something that is not alive. For instance, a cat is alive, but a streetlamp is not.

The cold weather causes me catching cold.

自然な表現

The cold weather causes me to catch a cold.

1. It is best to express the verb in its root form in this context.
2. An indefinite article is needed with a singular non-specific noun.

Oh yes, those are certainly inanimate objects. Would you like to write another sentence using an inanimate object or subject? Maybe using the negative form?

Time doesn't wait.

自然な表現

Time doesn't wait. You need to make the most of it whenever you can.

1. You can also add this sentence here.

That's another good example. Well, since we've used the affirmative and the negative form already, how about the interrogative form?

Is working out good for my health?

自然な表現

Is working out good for my health? Many experts say so, but I still doubt the validity of their claims.

1. This is another sentence you can add here.

That's a very good example indeed. Well, we've practiced all 3 forms, is there anything else you would like to add?

No.

自然な表現

No. That's all I have for now.

1. You can also add this sentence to make it clear that you have nothing more to add.

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