Grammar Quiz No.6

N4Word Choiceあげる vs くれる

友達が私にプレゼントを___。

Q. Which verb correctly describes a friend giving something to me?

Translation

My friend gave me a present.

Explanation

くれる is used when someone gives something to the speaker (or the speaker's in-group). あげる is for giving away from the speaker. もらう would need the receiver as subject (私は友達にもらいました).