Special Dates - Just Tick!
This 'Special dates - JUST TICK!' quiz assesses the ability to translate common phrases and sentences between French and English. It covers basic translations like 'start', 'start screaming', and age-related sentences, enhancing bilingual communication skills.
- 1.
Commencer à hurler
- A.
Start eating
- B.
Start screaming
- C.
Start playing
- D.
Stop crying
Correct Answer
B. Start screamingExplanation
The phrase "commencer à hurler" in French translates to "start screaming" in English. This means that the correct answer is "start screaming."Rate this question:
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- 2.
S'arrêter de hurler
- A.
Stop crying
- B.
Stop to scream
- C.
Stop screaming
- D.
Stop moving
Correct Answer
C. Stop screamingExplanation
The correct answer is "stop screaming" because the phrase "s'arrêter de hurler" in French translates to "stop screaming" in English. The verb "arrêter" means "to stop" and "hurler" means "to scream", so the correct translation is "stop screaming".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Quand j'avais 8 ans
- A.
When I was eight
- B.
If I have eight
- C.
My age 8
- D.
Eight years old
Correct Answer
A. When I was eightExplanation
The given answer "When I was eight" accurately translates the phrase "Quand j'avais 8 ans" from French to English. It expresses the idea of someone talking about a specific time in their past when they were eight years old.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Quand elle avait 17 ans
- A.
When she was sixteen
- B.
When she was seventeen
- C.
When she was 17
- D.
When she was a teen
Correct Answer(s)
B. When she was seventeen
C. When she was 17Explanation
The correct answer is "When she was seventeen" or "When she was 17". Both options convey the same meaning and correctly translate the given French phrase "Quand elle avait 17 ans". They indicate the age at which the person being referred to reached the specific age of seventeen.Rate this question:
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- 5.
commencer à apprendre
- A.
Start singing
- B.
Become famous
- C.
Start learning
- D.
Come and sing
Correct Answer
C. Start learningExplanation
The phrase "commencer à apprendre" is in French and it translates to "start learning" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "start learning."Rate this question:
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- 6.
un petit ami
- A.
A friend
- B.
A male friend
- C.
A boyfriend
- D.
A girlfriend
Correct Answer
C. A boyfriendExplanation
"Un petit ami" is a French phrase that translates to "a boyfriend" in English. This phrase specifically refers to a romantic partner who is male. Therefore, the correct answer is "a boyfriend."Rate this question:
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- 7.
en avril...
- A.
In April...
- B.
On April...
- C.
April...
- D.
April Fool's Day
Correct Answer
A. In April...Explanation
The correct answer is "in April..." because it is the correct preposition to use when referring to a specific month. "On April..." is incorrect as "on" is typically used for specific dates. "April Fool's Day" is also incorrect as it refers to a specific day within the month of April.Rate this question:
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- 8.
le 12 avril
- A.
On April 12th
- B.
On 12th April
- C.
In 12 April
- D.
The 12 months
Correct Answer(s)
A. On April 12th
B. On 12th AprilExplanation
The correct answer is "on April 12th" or "on 12th April" because it follows the standard format of stating the month first and then the day when referring to a specific date.Rate this question:
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- 9.
génial
- A.
Awesome
- B.
Really
- C.
First
- D.
Great
Correct Answer(s)
A. Awesome
D. GreatExplanation
The given correct answer includes the words "awesome" and "great" which are both synonyms for "génial" in French. These words are often used to describe something that is very good or impressive. Therefore, the correct answer accurately reflects the meaning of "génial" in English.Rate this question:
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- 10.
je suis allé(e)...
- A.
I am...
- B.
I go...
- C.
I went...
- D.
I go to...
Correct Answer
C. I went...Explanation
The correct answer is "I went..." because the verb "aller" in the past tense is conjugated as "je suis allé(e)" for a female speaker. In this case, the verb is conjugated in the past tense to indicate that the action of going already happened.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Quand il avait 9 mois
- A.
When he was 9 months old
- B.
When he was nine
- C.
When he was 9
- D.
9 months ago
Correct Answer
A. When he was 9 months oldExplanation
The correct answer is "When he was 9 months old". This answer accurately translates the given phrase "Quand il avait 9 mois" into English. It indicates the specific age of the person being referred to, which is 9 months old.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Parmi ces verbes, lesquels sont au prétérit ?
- A.
Became
- B.
Become
- C.
Was
- D.
Went
Correct Answer(s)
A. Became
C. Was
D. WentExplanation
The verbs "became," "was," and "went" are in the past tense, which indicates that they are in the preterite form. The preterite tense is used to describe actions or events that happened in the past and are completed. Therefore, these three verbs fit the criteria of being in the preterite tense.Rate this question:
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