Read each pattern and its example, then write your own sentence on the line.
〜と言えば N / plain form + と言えば
Picks up a word just mentioned and develops it: 'speaking of ...'. Used to introduce a typical association or to change topic naturally; neutral register.
京都と言えば、やはり紅葉が有名だ。 Speaking of Kyoto, the autumn leaves are what it's famous for.
〜というより Plain form / N / na-adj + というより(むしろ)
Rejects one description in favor of a more accurate one: 'rather than ..., it's more like ...'. Neutral and very common in both speech and writing.
彼は厳しいというより、冷たい。 Rather than strict, he's cold.
〜ものだろうか V-dict / V-nai / i-adj / na-adj な + ものだろうか
Voices doubt that something is really so, or, with ない, a wish that it could be. Reflective and slightly literary; common in essays and monologue.
努力だけで夢がかなうものだろうか。 I wonder if effort alone really makes dreams come true.
〜に値する N / V-dict + に値する
Means something has enough value to deserve the action: 'is worth, merits'. Formal and written; typical in reviews, reports and evaluations.
彼の研究は高く評価するに値する。 His research deserves high praise.
〜てやる V-te + やる
Marks doing something for a junior, a child, an animal or a plant; with volitional force it shows defiant determination ('just watch me'). Casual and male-leaning.
弟に自転車の乗り方を教えてやった。 I taught my little brother how to ride a bike.
〜てみせる V-te + みせる
Declares firm determination to accomplish something, often to prove it to others; can also mean demonstrating an action. Emphatic and spoken.
来年こそ必ず優勝してみせる。 Next year I'm definitely going to win the championship.