Regular -er French Verbs In The Present Tense - Practise Conjugation
This quiz focuses on conjugating regular -er French verbs in the present tense. It tests understanding through translations like 'I eat', 'he watches', and 'we play', enhancing verb usage skills relevant for learners of French.
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How do you say 'I eat'?
- A.
Je mange
- B.
Tu manges
- C.
Je manger
- D.
Manger
Correct Answer
A. Je mangeExplanation
The correct answer is "Je mange" because in French, the subject pronoun "Je" means "I" and the verb "mange" means "eat". Therefore, "Je mange" translates to "I eat".Rate this question:
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- 2.
How do you say 'he watches'
- A.
Il regarde
- B.
Tu regardes
- C.
Je regarde
- D.
Elle regarde
Correct Answer
A. Il regardeExplanation
The correct answer is "Il regarde" because it is the appropriate form of the verb "regarder" (to watch) for the pronoun "il" (he).Rate this question:
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- 3.
How do you say 'they (all girls) dance'?
- A.
Elles dansent
- B.
Ils dansent
- C.
Elle danse
- D.
Je danse
Correct Answer
A. Elles dansentExplanation
The correct answer is "elles dansent" because "elles" is the plural form of "elle" which means "they" when referring to a group of all girls. "Dansent" is the correct conjugation of the verb "danser" for the subject "elles." Therefore, "elles dansent" translates to "they (all girls) dance."Rate this question:
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- 4.
How do you say 'we play'?
- A.
Nous jouons
- B.
Vous jouez
- C.
Ils jouent
- D.
Jouer
Correct Answer
A. Nous jouonsExplanation
The correct answer is "Nous jouons" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "jouer" in the first person plural form. In French, verbs change their endings depending on the subject pronoun and the tense being used. In this case, "nous" is the subject pronoun meaning "we" and "jouons" is the conjugated form of "jouer" meaning "to play".Rate this question:
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- 5.
How do you say 'he visits'?
- A.
Il visite
- B.
Elle visite
- C.
Ils visitent
- D.
Je visite
Correct Answer
A. Il visiteExplanation
The correct answer is "Il visite" because "Il" is the pronoun for "he" in French and "visite" is the conjugated form of the verb "visiter" which means "to visit".Rate this question:
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- 6.
How do you say 'we like'?
- A.
On aime
- B.
J'aime
- C.
Il aime
- D.
Vous aimez
Correct Answer
A. On aimeExplanation
The correct answer is "on aime." In French, "on" is used to refer to "we" in a general sense. The verb "aimer" means "to like" and when combined with "on," it becomes "on aime" which translates to "we like."Rate this question:
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- 7.
How do you say 'you (singular, informal) hate'?
- A.
Tu détestes
- B.
Vous détestez
- C.
Il déteste
- D.
Nous détestons
Correct Answer
A. Tu détestesExplanation
The correct answer is "tu détestes." This is because "tu détestes" translates to "you hate" in English. The verb "détestes" is conjugated for the pronoun "tu," which represents the singular, informal "you."Rate this question:
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- 8.
How do you say 'she listens'?
- A.
Elle écoute
- B.
Il écoute
- C.
J'écoute
- D.
Elles écoutent
Correct Answer
A. Elle écouteExplanation
The correct answer is "elle écoute" because in French, the verb "écouter" means "to listen." The subject pronoun "elle" is used to refer to a singular female, so when combined with the verb, it translates to "she listens."Rate this question:
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- 9.
How do you say 'I live'?
- A.
J'habite
- B.
Il habite
- C.
Tu habites
- D.
Je habite
Correct Answer
A. J'habiteExplanation
The correct answer is "J'habite." In French, the verb "habiter" means "to live." The pronoun "J'" is used when the subject is "I" in English. Therefore, "J'habite" translates to "I live."Rate this question:
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- 10.
How do you say 'you (plural) speak'?
- A.
Vous parlez
- B.
Nous parlons
- C.
Tu parles
- D.
Ils parlent
Correct Answer
A. Vous parlezExplanation
The correct answer is "Vous parlez" because "vous" is the plural form of "you" in French, and "parlez" is the conjugated form of the verb "parler" which means "to speak". Therefore, "vous parlez" translates to "you (plural) speak".Rate this question:
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- 11.
How do you say 'I love' (using the verb «adorer»)?
Correct Answer
j'adore, J'adoreExplanation
The correct answer is "j'adore, J'adore". The verb "adorer" means "to love" in French. The phrase "j'adore" is the first person singular form, which means "I love". The second form "J'adore" is also correct, as it is the same phrase but with the first letter capitalized. Both forms convey the same meaning of expressing love for something or someone.Rate this question:
- 12.
How do you say 'he stays' (using the verb «rester»)?
Correct Answer
il reste, Il resteExplanation
The correct answer is "il reste, Il reste". This is because "il reste" is the correct way to say "he stays" using the verb "rester" in French. The capitalization of the second option "Il reste" is incorrect, as in French, the pronoun "il" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.Rate this question:
- 13.
How do you say 'you (singular, formal) swim' (using the verb «nager»)?
Correct Answer
vous nagez, Vous nagezExplanation
The correct answer is "vous nagez". In French, "vous" is the formal second-person singular and plural pronoun, used to address one person respectfully or multiple people. The verb "nager" means "to swim". Therefore, "vous nagez" translates to "you (singular, formal) swim". The second option, "Vous nagez", is a repetition of the correct answer and does not add any new information to the statement.Rate this question:
- 14.
How do you say 'he walks' (using the verb «marcher»)
Correct Answer
il marche, Il marchExplanation
The correct answer is "il marche, Il march." In French, the verb "marcher" means "to walk." When referring to the third person singular, "he," the correct form is "il marche." The second option, "Il march," is incorrect as it is missing the ending "-e" which is necessary for the verb to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
- 15.
How do you say 'Do you (singular, informal) like?' (using the verb «aimer»? ________-tu?
Correct Answer
aimes, AimesExplanation
The correct answer is "aimes, Aimes". In French, to say "Do you (singular, informal) like?" using the verb "aimer", you use the word "aimes" followed by a comma and then capitalize the pronoun "Aimes". This is because in French, the subject pronoun is often inverted with the verb in questions.Rate this question:
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