receiving verbs help

[jkid]

I'm still having a hard time understanding the differences between あげます,　もらいますand くれます. If anyone has a particularly good way to remember when to use which that'd be really handy.

Also, if anyone knows of an online quiz to test how well I understand the different verbs that'd be really helpful as well.

[Javizy]

あげます goes from the subject to the indirect object, i.e. from you/somebody you're taking the viewpoint of to the receiver. Unlike the English verb 'to give', it only works one way, so that makes it a bit easier to understand.

もらいます and くれます, on the other hand, are a little more tricky. Although they can be translated the same way sometimes, they actually work in opposite directions in Japanese. I don't have a lot of time right now, but I gave an explanation in this thread, so try checking that out and if there's anything in particular you don't understand I'll try giving you a more detailed explanation later (if somebody else doesn't).

[markystar]

jkidさん、that's a JLPT3 grammar point, so actually in the Learning Center if you use the JLPT 3 tests, you should be quizzed on those particular points. also pay attention to beginner season 2 and season 3 and anything higher. you'll come across it a lot since they are so common. hope this helps!!

[jkid]

Marky - It's times like these I wish I had a premium subscription

Thanks for the info anyway - I'll pay attention to the lesson categories you suggested.

Javizy - Your examples sentences in the thread you linked were helpful I just keep thinking back to them.

[jkeyz15]

hmmm I turned off my subscription, money has been killing me lately, and I rarely used the subscription parts...mostly just listen to lower int and upper int lesson audio.

[kitty-chan]

If you have a premium subscription, it's much cheaper than taking a Japanese class

In my town there are no schools really, but you can find some private teachers in the newspaper. But for a year of lessons, it's better and MUCH cheaper here.

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