Different types of questions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can ask questions for information in French.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC [ai] is pronounced as in 'vrai'. This makes the same sound as the SSC [è, ê] as in 'tête'.
- To form an information question, use intonation: 'Tu vas quand en vacances ?' The question word goes after the verb.
- Or use inversion: 'Quand vas-tu en vacances ?' Swap the verb and the subject and place the question word at the start.
- 'Quoi' and 'que' both mean 'what'. Use 'quoi' with intonation questions and 'que' with inversion questions.
- Listening to and reading a longer passage can help consolidate vocabulary and grammar.
Keywords
[ai], [è/ê] - SSCs (sound-symbol correspondences) which are pronounced the same, as in 'paire' and 'père'
Intonation question - changing a statement into a question by simply raising one's voice at the end
Inversion question - when the subject pronoun and the verb switch place to form a question
Information question - question starting with a wh- word that has more information in the answer than yes/no
Quoi, que - question words meaning 'what'; 'quoi' is used with intonation, 'que' is used with inversion
Common misconception
The SSCs (sound-symbol correspondences) [ai] and [è/ê] make different sounds.
The SSCs (sound-symbol correspondences) [ai] and [è/ê] make the same sound in French: 'paire' and 'père'.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words have the [ai] sound?
Q2.Match the French and the English.
first name
surname
name
Q3.Choose the correct answer.
Q4.Choose the correct word: 'Tu préfères quelle ?'
Q5.'Tu aimes le chocolat ?' is .
Q6.Change this intonation question to an inversion question: 'Tu aimes le chocolat ?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which SSC makes the same sound as the SSC [ai]?
Q2.Match the French and the English.
when
what
which
how much, how many
where
how
Q3.How do you say 'why' in French?
Q4.Select the inversion questions.
Q5.Add the correct form of 'what' in French: fais-tu le weekend ?
Q6.Add the correct form of 'what' in French: Tu fais le weekend ?
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