grammar

Question 1

아/어서 그런지

Answer 1

-used to speculate that the 1st clause is the reason for the 2nd clause
-When it is used at the end of a sentence, it is used as -아/어서 그럴 거예요

Question 2

(으)ㄹ 겸

Answer 2

• This is used to show that through a single action you are achieving two (or more) results.
  -The speaker is choosing one of two or more intentions – this is used to infer other intentions though not explicitly stated.
  -This pattern also appears in an extended form as –(으)ㄹ 겸 –(으)ㄹ 겸 해서 or A도 하고 B도 할 겸.

Question 3

AV-아/어 봤자

Answer 3

-Mainly combined with a verb, this indicates that any attempt is of no use
-When it is combined with adjective, it indicates what stated in the preceding clause is not great or noteworthy
-Past tense cannot come before or after 아/어 봤자. However, -았/었을 거예요 can be used when supposing what likely happened in the past.

Question 3

AV-고말고(요)

Answer 3

-It is a sentence ending used to show willingness to do something or agreement with an idea.
-It roughly translates to ‘of course’, ‘certainly’ or ‘it goes without saying’

Question 4

N-(이)라도

Answer 4

• (이)라도 functions in a similar way to ‘at least’ or ‘even if only’
  -It can be used to show that something is not ideal, but it is acceptable for now.

Question 5

잖아요

Answer 5

• reminding the listener of a fact that they already know.
  -It is used only in casual conversation, and not in written Korean.
  -This can also be used to scold or rebut the listener for not heeding the speaker’s advice or for allowing something bad to happen even after being warned about it.