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はし (chopsticks) is the tool used to perform the action of eating (食べます). The particle で marks the instrument or means. Question 2 Sentence: 日本語（ ）レポートを書きます。 Answer: で (de)

When practicing the "giving and receiving" section, pay close attention to the perspective. In Japanese, the "giver" or "receiver" can often be omitted if it is "I" ( watashiw a t a s h i ), so look for markers like to identify the other person involved.

A: きのう、テレビを みましたか。B: いいえ、。 (A: Kinou, terebi o mimashita ka. B: Iie, mimasendeshita .) Meaning: A: Did you watch TV yesterday? B: No, I didn't.

わたしはサントスさん に 傘を 貸しました 。(Watashi wa Santosu-san ni kasa o kashimashita.)