N5 grammar · Lesson 6

The masu form: three verb groups and four forms

毎朝まいあさ、コーヒーを飲のみます。

Sort verbs into three groups, turn the dictionary form into the masu form, and use 「ます・ません・ました・ませんでした」 for habits, plans and the past.

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In this lesson

  1. 01The dictionary form and the masu form
  2. 02Three groups of verbs
  3. 03Making the masu form
  4. 04Four forms: ます, ません, ました, ませんでした
  5. 05Tense: only past and non-past

Practice

  • Which group is the verb in?
  • Match the dictionary forms to the masu forms
  • Choose the correct masu form
  • Choose the verb form that fits the meaning
  • Turn the dictionary form into the masu form
  • Change to the form given
  • Put the pieces in order

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