Lesson 3 of 14
  • Year 8

Distinguishing between having and being (Part 1/2)

Lesson 3 of 14
  • 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