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레슨 1

Practice your Korean grammar skills with this interactive exercise.

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은/는 vs. 이/가: Topic vs. Subject Markers

은/는 (Topic Marker)

  • Used to mark the topic of the sentence
  • Used for contrast or emphasis
  • 은 after consonant, 는 after vowel
  • Example: 저는 학생이에요. (I am a student.)

이/가 (Subject Marker)

  • Used to mark the grammatical subject of the sentence
  • Used for neutral statements or questions
  • 이 after consonant, 가 after vowel
  • Example: 누가 왔어요? (Who came?)

Choose the correct particle: 나___ 한국 사람이에요.

Which sentence correctly uses 이/가 to ask 'Who is a student?'

Fill in the blanks:

저 학생이에요. 이분 선생님이에요.

Choose the sentence that uses 은/는 for CONTRAST:

Fill in the blanks:

이것 책이에요. 저것 공책이에요.

Summary Tips:

  • Use 은/는 when introducing a topic or making a contrast
  • Use 이/가 when asking questions with who/what or making neutral statements
  • Remember the vowel/consonant rule: 는/가 after vowels, 은/이 after consonants
  • Practice by making your own sentences using both particle types