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Ça ne vous intéresse pas ? Direct object pronouns, negation
I can use direct object pronouns and negation to convey what I and other people experience during visits and events.
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Ça ne vous intéresse pas ? Direct object pronouns, negation
I can use direct object pronouns and negation to convey what I and other people experience during visits and events.
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Key learning points
- A direct object pronoun replaces a noun that is the object of the verb. It comes before the verb.
- We use 'vous' for the singular formal 'you' direct object pronoun: il vous aide (he helps you).
- The plural direct object pronouns are nous (us), vous (you) and les (them) e.g. elle nous aide (she helps us).
- In a negative sentence, the direct object goes after ne and before the verb: je ne le vends pas (I don't sell it).
Keywords
Direct object pronoun - replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb, e.g. 'me', 'you', 'it', 'them'
Negation - two elements e.g. ne … pas around the main verb expressing negative meaning
Common misconception
The subject of a sentence precedes the verb and the object of a sentence always follows the verb.
When using direct object pronouns, the object precedes the verb.
The plural direct object pronouns nous, vous, les are Higher only grammar, so teachers of Foundation only classes may wish to focus only on the singular me, te, le/la/l'
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the vocabulary to the English meanings.
Match the vocabulary to the English meanings.
Q2.Match the singular direct object pronouns to the correct English meaning.
Match the singular direct object pronouns to the correct English meaning.
Q3.Rewrite this sentence using the negative structure ne ...pas: Je cours.
Rewrite this sentence using the negative structure ne ...pas: Je cours.
Q4.Where does a direct object pronoun go in a sentence?
Where does a direct object pronoun go in a sentence?
after the verb
before the subject noun or pronoun
before the object noun
Q5.Match the verbs and their English meanings.
Match the verbs and their English meanings.
Q6.Put these words in the correct order to make a sentence with a direct object pronoun.
Put these words in the correct order to make a sentence with a direct object pronoun.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the direct object pronouns to their English translations.
Match the direct object pronouns to their English translations.
Q2.Translate into English: Il vous suit.
Translate into English: Il vous suit.
He follows him.
He follows you (singular, informal)
He follows me.
Q3.What is the direct object pronoun used to mean 'us'?
What is the direct object pronoun used to mean 'us'?
Q4.Translate into English: Je ne la trouve pas belle.
Translate into English: Je ne la trouve pas belle.
I find it beautiful.
I don't find them beautiful.
Q5.Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
Q6.Translate: You (singular, formal) don't follow them.
Translate: You (singular, formal) don't follow them.
