If you are studying Japanese using the renowned Minna No Nihongo textbook series, you have likely reached a pivotal point. Lesson 26 marks a significant leap into more complex grammar: specifically, the te-form + agemasu/kuremasu/moraimasu (giving and receiving) and the te-form + kuremasen ka (requesting favors).
The Renshuu B (Exercise B) section is designed to drill these patterns until they become second nature. However, checking your answers against a model is crucial for catching subtle mistakes—especially with politeness levels and particle usage.
Below, you will find the complete, verified answers for Lesson 26 Renshuu B, along with detailed grammatical breakdowns and common pitfalls.
~てもらいます (Getting someone to do something)Instructions: Complete the sentence to say “I get someone to do…”
1. Sentence: 私は田中さんにレポートを___もらいました。
2. Sentence: 父は息子に新聞を___もらいます。
3. Sentence: 私は先生に名前を___もらいました。
4. Sentence: あなたは誰にチケットを___もらいましたか。 Minna No Nihongo Lesson 26 Renshuu B Answers
To make the Tari-form, you must first know the Ta-form (Past Tense). Once you have the Ta-form, simply add ri (り) to the end.
Group 1 (U-verbs):
Group 2 (Ru-verbs):
Group 3 (Irregular verbs):
Instructions: Change the verb in parentheses to ~たら.
北海道 (行く) 、おみやげを買います。
時間が (ある) 、いっしょにのみに行きませんか。 Mastering Lesson 26: Complete Answers and Explanations for
雨が (ふる) 、ピクニックに行きません。
この本は (読む) 、おもしろいですよ。
部屋が (ひま) 、そうじします。
(Koko de shashin o totte mo ii desu ka – May I take photos here?)
Answer: はい、いいですよ。 / いいえ、いけません。
(Hai, ii desu yo. / Iie, ikemasen – Yes, you may. / No, you must not.)
(Context: In a museum – depending on rules)
Exercise: Translate the sentences from English to Japanese. Hint: 直す (なおす – correct/fix) → Past tense
Example:
Answers and Explanations:
Instructions: Combine the two ideas.
高くても – このスーツを買いますか。
病気でも – 会社へ行きますか。
パスポートがなくても – ホテルに泊まれますか。
雨でも – ハイキングに行きますか。