Year 8

Distinguishing between having and being (Part 1/2)

Year 8

Distinguishing between having and being (Part 1/2)

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look syllables and stress patterns in pronunciation and how to distinguish between the verbs 'avoir' and 'etre' in 1st, 2nd and 3rd person singular forms. We will also revisit forming questions using subject-verb inversion and using 'est-ce-que', and learn how to talk about people's professions.

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10 Questions

Q1.
parler
to listen
Correct answer: to speak
to write
Q2.
to write
écouter
Correct answer: écrire
lire
Q3.
onze
eight
Correct answer: eleven
one
Q4.
five
Correct answer: cinq
six
trois
Q5.
there is/are
elle a
il a
Correct answer: il y a
Q6.
homework
affaires
courses
Correct answer: devoirs
Q7.
Complete with the correct article: ____ mot
l'
la
Correct answer: le
Q8.
The (plural)
des
Correct answer: les
un
Q9.
clothes
parents
vacances
Correct answer: vêtements
Q10.
Complete the question: ___________ dit-on "shoe" en français?
combien
Correct answer: comment
quoi

10 Questions

Q1.
un avocat
a lawyer (f)
Correct answer: a lawyer (m)
a shop
Q2.
le bureau
bedroom
Correct answer: desk, office
room
Q3.
headteacher (f)
directeur
Correct answer: directrice
madame
Q4.
Which of these words is in the feminine form?
directeur
serveur
Correct answer: serveuse
Q5.
Which word is not the correct word for a Headteacher?
directeur
Correct answer: directeure
directrice
Q6.
le secrétaire
secret
secretary (f)
Correct answer: secretary (m)
Q7.
What is the correct feminine form of the adjective 'ambitieux'?
Correct answer: ambiteuse
ambiteuxe
ambitieux
Q8.
prudent
Correct answer: careful
precious
principle
Q9.
hard-working (f)
ambitieuse
Correct answer: travailleuse
travailleux
Q10.
assez
easy
essay
Correct answer: quite