The French Verb Etre

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1.

Vous ___ d'ici?

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The correct answer is "etes" because it is the correct form of the verb "être" in the second person plural form. In this question, it is asking "Are you from here?" and "etes" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "vous" which means "you" in a formal or plural sense.

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2.

Je __ de Calgary

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The correct answer is "suis." In French, the verb "être" (to be) is used to indicate identity or state of being. In this sentence, the subject "je" (I) is followed by the verb "suis" (am), which means "I am." Therefore, the sentence translates to "I am from Calgary."

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3.

Il ___ d' Edmonton

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The correct answer is "est" because it completes the sentence "Il ___ d'Edmonton" meaning "He is from Edmonton" in French. "Est" is the third person singular form of the verb "être" which means "to be" in English.

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4.

Nous___ d'Ottawa.

Explanation
The correct answer is "sommes". This is because the sentence is asking for the correct form of the verb "to be" in French. In this case, the subject "nous" (we) requires the verb "être" (to be) to be conjugated in the first person plural form, which is "sommes".

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5.

Qui ___ de Toronto?

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The correct answer is "est" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "être" (to be) in the third person singular. In this sentence, "est" is used to ask "Who is from Toronto?"

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6.

Elles ___ de Vancouver.

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The correct answer is "sont" because the subject "Elles" is plural, and in French, the verb "être" (to be) agrees with the subject. Therefore, we use the plural form of the verb "être," which is "sont."

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7.

Tu __ de Victoria.

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The correct answer is "es" because it is the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be) in the third person singular form. In this sentence, "es" is used to indicate that the subject "tu" (you) is the one who possesses or has the quality of being victorious.

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8.

Tu __ grand.

Explanation
The correct answer is "es" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" (ser) in the third person singular form. In this context, "es" is used to indicate that the subject (tu) is singular and in the present tense.

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9.

Vous ___ canadienne?

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10.

Ils ___ americains?

Explanation
The correct answer for this question is "sont" because it agrees with the subject "Ils," which is the plural form of "il" (he) in French. "Sont" is the conjugated form of the verb "être" (to be) for the third person plural. Therefore, the sentence translates to "Are they American?" in English.

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11.

Je ___ riche

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The correct answer is "suis" because it is the correct form of the verb "être" (to be) in the first person singular (je). In French, "je suis" means "I am."

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12.

Elle ___ petite.

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The correct answer is "est" because it is the correct form of the verb "être" (to be) in the third person singular (she/he is) in French.

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13.

Qui __ le plus grand?

Explanation
The question is asking "Who is the biggest?" and the correct answer is "est" which means "is" in French. This suggests that the question is incomplete and requires more information to determine who or what is being compared. Without additional context, it is not possible to provide a specific answer.

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14.

Nous __ canadiens.

Explanation
The correct answer is "sommes" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "être" (to be) in the first person plural form. In this sentence, "nous" is the subject and "canadiens" is the adjective describing us, so we use the verb "être" to connect the subject and the adjective.

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