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|\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | Type of test items |  | Purpose |\n| Language\u003Cbr>Knowledge\u003Cbr>(30min.) | Vocabulary | 1 | Kanji reading | Test reading of words written in kanji |\n|  |  | 2 | Orthography | Test kanji for words written in hiragana |\n|  |  | 3 | Contextually-defined expressions | Test words whose meaning is defined by context |\n|  |  | 4 | Paraphrases | Test words and expressions with similar meaning |\n|  |  | 5 | Usage | Test usage of words in sentences |\n| Language\u003Cbr>Knowledge\u003Cbr>・\u003Cbr>Reading\u003Cbr>(70min.) | Grammar | 1 | Sentential grammar 1 (selecting grammar form) | Test judgment on grammar formats that suit sentences |\n|  |  | 2 | Sentential grammar 2 (sentence composition) | Test sentence composition that is syntactically accurate and makes sense |\n|  |  | 3 | Text grammar | Test judgment on suitability of sentences for text flow |\n|  | Reading | 4 | Comprehension (short passages) | Test understanding of content by 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