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Question 1

it has been decided/not to ~

Answer 1

~ことになる／～ないことになる

［Ｖじしょ形　・Ｖない形］+ ことになる

This expression is used to convey that a decision was made based on the will of others or on collective will. It is also used when one doesn’t wish to convey that he or she made a decision of his or her own will.

Question 2

My friend and I have decided to go to Shinjuki tomorrow.

Answer 2

明日、友達と新宿へ行くことになった。

Question 3

whether; if

The expression is used when an interrogative sentence comes before […]

Answer 3

～かどうか、…

[Ｖふつう形・い/な形容詞 ふつう形・Ｎふつう形 (no だ)] + かどうか

The expression is used when an interrogative sentence comes before […]
EX: 友達ができますか？＋心配です。
　→友達ができるかどうか心配です。

Question 4

I want to know whether Mr. Tanaka likes me or not.

Answer 4

田中さんが私のことを好きかどうか知りたいです。

Question 5

to come to be that~; to become able to~; to take to ~

Answer 5

～ようになる

Ｖじしょ形＋ようになる

Expresses a change in ability or situation. 「～なくなる」is often used for the negative form.

EX: X 学校へ行かないようになった。
O 学校へ行かなくなった。