1.
Choose the correct conjugation for: We take
Correct Answer
B. Nous prenons
Explanation
The correct conjugation for "We take" in French is "Nous prenons."
2.
Choose the correct conjugation for: They take (boys)
Correct Answer
C. Ils prennent
Explanation
The correct answer is "Ils prennent." In French, the verb "prendre" means "to take." When conjugating this verb in the third person plural (they), we use the ending "-ent." Therefore, the correct conjugation is "Ils prennent."
3.
What is the conjugation for: She sells
Correct Answer
A. Elle vend
Explanation
The correct answer is "Elle vend" because in French, the verb "to sell" (vendre) is conjugated differently depending on the subject. When the subject is "she" (elle), the correct conjugation is "vend."
4.
What is the conjugation for: You hear
Correct Answer
A. Tu entends
Explanation
The correct answer is "Tu entends". In French, the conjugation of the verb "entendre" for the pronoun "tu" is "entends". This conjugation is used when referring to the second person singular, informal "you". Therefore, "Tu entends" is the correct conjugation for "You hear" in French.
5.
What is the conjugation for: The girls sell
Correct Answer
B. Les filles vendent
Explanation
The correct answer is "Les filles vendent." In French, the verb "vendre" means "to sell." When conjugating this verb for the subject "Les filles" (which means "the girls"), the correct form is "vendent." This is because "Les filles" is a plural subject, so the verb must also be in the plural form.
6.
What is the conjugation for: The students learn
Correct Answer
A. Les eleves apprennent
Explanation
The correct answer is "Les eleves apprennent." This is the correct conjugation for the subject "Les eleves" (the students) and the verb "apprendre" (to learn) in the present tense. The verb "apprennent" agrees with the subject "Les eleves" in both number (plural) and person (third person).
7.
Which is NOT an irregular RE verb?
Correct Answer
C. Perdre
Explanation
The verb "perdre" is not an irregular RE verb. It follows the regular conjugation pattern for RE verbs, where the infinitive form ends in -re and the conjugated forms are formed by removing the -re ending and adding the appropriate endings. Both "apprendre" and "comprendre" are irregular RE verbs because they have changes in their stems in some of the conjugated forms.
8.
Which is NOT a correct conjugation for an irregular RE verb:
Correct Answer
C. Apprennons
Explanation
The given correct answer is "apprennons." This is not a correct conjugation for an irregular RE verb because the correct conjugation for the subject "nous" (we) should be "apprenons" without the extra "n" in the middle.
9.
Which verb is an irregular RE verb:
Correct Answer
A. Prendre
Explanation
The verb "prendre" is an irregular RE verb because it does not follow the regular conjugation pattern of RE verbs. In its conjugation, the stem "prend-" changes in different forms, such as "je prends" (I take) and "nous prenons" (we take). This irregularity sets it apart from regular RE verbs like "vendre" (to sell) and "attendre" (to wait).
10.
Choose the correct preposition - en, a or le/la/l' : Je vais a la bibliotheque _______ voiture.
Correct Answer
B. En
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "en." This is because "en" is used to indicate the means of transportation when traveling. In this case, it is indicating that the person is going to the library by car.
11.
Choose the correct preposition - en, a or le/la/l' : Je vais au parc ________ velo
Correct Answer
C. A
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "a". "Je vais au parc" means "I am going to the park" and "velo" means "by bike". Therefore, the correct sentence is "Je vais au parc à vélo" which translates to "I am going to the park by bike".
12.
Choose the correct preposition - en, a or le/la/l' : Nous prenons _______ autobus.
Correct Answer
A. L'
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "l'". This is because the word "autobus" begins with a vowel sound, so the preposition "le" is contracted to "l'".
13.
Choose the correct preposition - en, a or le/la/l' : En France, vous prenez ________ metro
Correct Answer
B. Le
Explanation
In France, you take the metro. "Le" is the correct preposition to use in this context because it is the masculine singular form of "the" in French. "La" is the feminine singular form and "a" is not a preposition that would be used in this sentence.
14.
What does entendre mean?
Correct Answer
A. To hear
Explanation
Entendre means "to hear." It refers to the act of perceiving sound through the ears. It does not mean "to listen," which implies a conscious effort to pay attention and understand what is being heard. "To sell" is unrelated to the meaning of entendre.
15.
Give the correct translation: We go to the movie theater by taxi.
Correct Answer
A. Nous allons au cinema en taxi.
Explanation
The correct translation is "Nous allons au cinema en taxi." This sentence accurately translates the original sentence "We go to the movie theater by taxi" into French. It maintains the same meaning and conveys that the speaker and others are using a taxi to go to the cinema.
16.
Give the correct translation: You (formal) take the train to Chicago.
Correct Answer
B. Vous prenez le train a Chicago.
Explanation
The correct translation for "You (formal) take the train to Chicago" is "Vous prenez le train a Chicago." This is because the verb "prendre" means "to take" and is conjugated correctly for the subject "vous" (you formal). The preposition "a" is used to indicate "to" in this context, and "Chicago" is correctly translated as "Chicago."
17.
Give the correct translation: The van does not go.
Correct Answer
C. Le camion ne va pas.
Explanation
The correct translation for the given sentence "The van does not go" is "Le camion ne va pas." This is because "le camion" translates to "the van" and "ne va pas" translates to "does not go."
18.
Comment est-ce que tu vas a la lune (moon)? (Give a truthful answer.)
Correct Answer
A. En navette
Explanation
The correct answer is "en navette" because "navette" means shuttle in French. So, the truthful answer to the question "How do you go to the moon?" would be "by shuttle".
19.
Qu'est-ce qu'on prend sur l'ocean? (Give a truthful answer.)
Correct Answer
C. Le bateau
Explanation
The correct answer is "le bateau" because when traveling on the ocean, one typically takes a boat.
20.
When conjugating a regular RE verb - what do you add to the "je" form?
Correct Answer
A. S
Explanation
When conjugating a regular RE verb, you add "s" to the "je" form.
21.
When conjugating a regular RE verb - what do you add to the "vous" form?
Correct Answer
A. Ez
Explanation
When conjugating a regular RE verb, you add "ez" to the "vous" form. This is because in French, the "ez" ending is used for the second person plural (vous) in the present tense of regular RE verbs. It is a standard rule of conjugation for this verb category.
22.
When conjugating an irregular RE verb - what do you do to the "vous" form?
Correct Answer
B. Take out the "d" and add ez
Explanation
When conjugating an irregular RE verb, the "vous" form is formed by taking out the "d" and adding "ez". This rule applies to irregular RE verbs, where the "d" is removed before adding the standard ending "-ez" for the "vous" form.
23.
When conjugating an irregular RE verb - what do you do to the "elles" form?
Correct Answer
A. Take out the "d" and add nnent
Explanation
When conjugating an irregular RE verb, the "elles" form requires taking out the "d" and adding "nnent". This is because irregular RE verbs have their own unique conjugation patterns, and in the "elles" form, the regular ending "-ent" is modified to "-nnent" to maintain the correct pronunciation and follow the rules of French grammar.