Information questions: inversion questions with question words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use inversion to ask information questions.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) [ai] is pronounced as in 'vrai'.
- The question word 'quel' (meaning which) matches the gender of the noun: 'quel' (m) and 'quelle' (f).
- To form a yes/no question in French, we can use inversion; swap the verb and the pronoun: comprends-tu ?
- To form an information question in French, we can use inversion with a question word: combien comprends-tu ?
Keywords
[ai] - SSC (sound-symbol correspondence) pronounced as in ‘vrai’
Information question - question starting with a wh- word that has more information in the answer than yes/no
Quel, quelle - question word meaning ‘which’ in the masculine then feminine form
Inversion - when the subject pronoun and the verb switch place to form a question
Common misconception
Like other question words in French, 'quel' does not change based on the gender of the noun.
Unlike other question words in French, 'quel' does change based on the gender of the noun, it becomes 'quelle' in the feminine form.
Teacher tip
When learning the difference between 'nom', 'prénom' and 'nom de famille', you may wish to research some common French first names and surnames to share with your class. Pupils could also search for their name in French (William, Guillaume for example).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French and English.
Q2.Le verbe 'faire'. Match the French and the English.
Q3.What is a closed question?
Q4.What is an information question?
Q5.Change this statement into a question using inversion: 'tu comprends la question.'
Q6.Translate into English: 'A-t-elle un chien ?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words have the [ai] sound?
Q2.Match the French and the English.
Q3.Choose the correct question word: 'Comment vas-tu ?'
Q4.Change 'quel' to its feminine form.
Q5.This is Antoine DuPont. Answer for him: 'quel est ton prénom ?'
Q6.Put the words in order to form an information question.
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