EPS-TOPIK grammar practice for 아서/어서

Learn 아서/어서 with short EPS-TOPIK style examples, multiple choice questions, answers, and simple explanations.

Pattern: 아서/어서

Use 아서/어서 to connect a reason or a sequence of actions.

비가 와서 일을 못 해요. = Because it rains, I cannot work.

손을 씻어서 밥을 먹어요. = I wash my hands and eat.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. Choose: "Because I am sick, I rest."

  1. A. 아파서 쉬어요.
  2. B. 아프지만 쉬어요.
  3. C. 아프고 싶어요.
  4. D. 아프지 마세요.

Answer: A. 아파서 gives the reason.

Question 2. 아서/어서 can show...

  1. A. reason or sequence
  2. B. object only
  3. C. topic only
  4. D. price only

Answer: A. It links a reason or a sequence.

Question 3. Choose the reason sentence.

  1. A. 늦어서 택시를 탔어요.
  2. B. 늦지만 택시를 탔어요.
  3. C. 늦고 싶어요.
  4. D. 늦지 마세요.

Answer: A. 늦어서 means because it was late.

Study tips

  • Look for the result after 아서/어서.
  • This pattern is common in problem explanations.
  • Do not use it for every "and"; check if there is reason or order.