Ça ne vous intéresse pas ? Direct object pronouns, negation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use direct object pronouns and negation to convey what I and other people experience during visits and events.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- A direct object pronoun replaces a noun that is the object of the verb. It comes before the verb.
- We use 'vous' for the singular formal 'you' direct object pronoun: il vous aide (he helps you).
- The plural direct object pronouns are nous (us), vous (you) and les (them) e.g. elle nous aide (she helps us).
- In a negative sentence, the direct object goes after ne and before the verb: je ne le vends pas (I don't sell it).
Keywords
Direct object pronoun - replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb, e.g. 'me', 'you', 'it', 'them'
Negation - two elements e.g. ne … pas around the main verb expressing negative meaning
Common misconception
The subject of a sentence precedes the verb and the object of a sentence always follows the verb.
When using direct object pronouns, the object precedes the verb.
Teacher tip
The plural direct object pronouns nous, vous, les are Higher only grammar, so teachers of Foundation only classes may wish to focus only on the singular me, te, le/la/l'
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the vocabulary to the English meanings.
differently, another way
front, face, side
free time, leisure time
crisis
almost, nearly
because
Q2.Match the singular direct object pronouns to the correct English meaning.
me
him, it
her, it
you (singular, informal)
Q3.Rewrite this sentence using the negative structure ne ...pas: Je cours.
Q4.Where does a direct object pronoun go in a sentence?
Q5.Match the verbs and their English meanings.
to follow, following
to treat, treating
to remember, remembering
to serve, serving
to celebrate, celebrating
to support, supporting
Q6.Put these words in the correct order to make a sentence with a direct object pronoun.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the direct object pronouns to their English translations.
me
you- singular, informal
him, it
her, it
them
Q2.Translate into English: Il vous suit.
Q3.What is the direct object pronoun used to mean 'us'?
Q4.Translate into English: Je ne la trouve pas belle.
Q5.Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
Q6.Translate: You (singular, formal) don't follow them.
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