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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at using irregular -RE verbs in the 3rd person singular and plural. We also consider using the name in place of the subject pronoun and choosing the correct part of the verb.
  2. Purpose of language use: Talk about your life online
  3. Grammar: Irregular verbs in the present tense (1st person singular) METTRE, PRENDRE, ECRIRE, LIR. Using impersonal expressions with the infinitive

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13 Questions

Q1.
When I conjugate a regular -ER verb, for 'je' I take off the -ER from the infinitive and I add on a......
Correct answer: e
i
o
u
Q2.
For-RE verbs, the ending for 'je' is.......
-o
-re
Correct answer: -s
-t
Q3.
When I use impersonal expressions, the 'il est' part means....
he is
Correct answer: it is
she is
they are
Q4.
When I use an impersonal expression, the verb that follows 'de' is always a verb......
in the conditional tense
in the future tense
Correct answer: in the infinitive
in the present tense
Q5.
What are the infinitive endings in French?
-AR, -ER and -IR
-AR, -IR and -ER
Correct answer: -ER, -IR and -RE
-OR, -IR and -RE
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in French in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
pourtant
also, in addition
carrying
Correct answer: yet, nonetheless
Q8.
moitié
entirety
Correct answer: half
quarter
Q9.
avenir
avenue
Correct answer: future
past
Q10.
presque
Correct answer: almost
near to
occasionally
Q11.
tôt
bag
Correct answer: early
late
Q12.
partout
Correct answer: everywhere
nowhere
somewhere
Q13.
pire
better, best
fire
Correct answer: worse, worst

13 Questions

Q1.
The ending for many irregular -RE verbs for the 3rd person singular is:
-on
-r
-s
Correct answer: -t
Q2.
The 3rd person plural ending for most irregular-RE verbs is :
-ant
-eeent
Correct answer: -ent
-ont
Q3.
To say 'he/she does' in French, it is:
Correct answer: il / elle fait
il /elle joue
il/elle met
ils/elles font
Q4.
To say 'they do' it is:
Correct answer: ils /elles font
ils /elles sont
ils /elles vont
ils/elles disent
Q5.
Do we pronounce the -ENT when we say the 3rd person plural of the verb?
Correct answer: No
Yes
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in French in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
derrière
Correct answer: behind
in front
past
Q8.
demain
today
Correct answer: tomorrow
yesterday
Q9.
hier
today
tomorrow
Correct answer: yesterday
Q10.
au bord de
Correct answer: at the side of
on top of
underneath
Q11.
désormais
Correct answer: from now on
hopefully
no longer
Q12.
dehors
behind
inside
Correct answer: outside
Q13.
d'habitude
informally
unlikely
Correct answer: usually

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French