grammar

Question 1

(으)ㄹ 뿐이다

Answer 1

-used to say there is nothing else but the preceding phrase
- when used with a noun you can just add 뿐

Question 2

V(으)ㄹ 게 아니라

Answer 2

• 아니라 can be used to negate the first clause and connect it to the second (i.e. I’m not American, I’m English
• v(으)ㄹ 게 아니라 is used to suggest the second action should be done instead of the first
  -has a sense of regret

Question 3

V느니

Answer 3

• expresses you want to do one action over another
• can be paired with 차라리 or 아애
• the preferred action comes second
• it usually paired with 겠다

Question 4

V(으)려고(만) 들다

Answer 4

-used to indicate the subjects strong will to do something
- stronger than (으)려고 하다
-만 can be added for additional emphasis
-can also be used in the form N만 하려고 들다

Question 5

V 아/어 가지고

Answer 5

-expresses the reason for something
- same meaning as 아/어서
- more common in spoken language
- can also express sequence of events

Question 6

그렇다고 V(으)ㄹ 수는 없다

Answer 6

-used to indicate you understand the other persons opinion, but want to say something different