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10課 文章の調子の統一 教科書 p.142
Unify the tone
10課

文章の調子の統一

教科書 p.142
接続:です・ます体/だ・である体
unify text style. Do not arbitrarily mix polite and written style in the same paragraph.
注意 / Note:Check the correct front form, subject and level of politeness; Don't just translate word for word.
比較 / Compare:Compare with structures in the same lesson to choose according to function in the whole sentence.
この町は静かです。そして、交通も便利です。
The town is quiet and traffic is convenient.
この町は静かである。また、交通も便利だ。
The town is quiet; Besides, transportation is convenient.
研究報告書では、「です・ます調」と「だ・である調」を混ぜないようにします。
In research reports, avoid mixing desu/masu with da/dearu.

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