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Which of the following is the correct definite article for a feminine singular noun?
Which of the following is the correct definite article for a feminine singular noun?
What is the correct feminine form of the adjective 'grand'?
What is the correct feminine form of the adjective 'grand'?
Which sentence uses the correct verb conjugation for the subject 'ils' with the verb 'vendre'?
Which sentence uses the correct verb conjugation for the subject 'ils' with the verb 'vendre'?
Which auxiliary verb is used in French to form the passé composé with the verb 'aller'?
Which auxiliary verb is used in French to form the passé composé with the verb 'aller'?
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What is the correct plural form of the indefinite article 'un'?
What is the correct plural form of the indefinite article 'un'?
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Which of the following sentences correctly conjugates the verb 'être' for 'tu'?
Which of the following sentences correctly conjugates the verb 'être' for 'tu'?
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What is the masculine plural form of the adjective 'beau'?
What is the masculine plural form of the adjective 'beau'?
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Which of the following is not a regular -er verb?
Which of the following is not a regular -er verb?
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What is the correct past participle agreement for the sentence 'Je suis allé ___' when the speaker is female?
What is the correct past participle agreement for the sentence 'Je suis allé ___' when the speaker is female?
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Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive verb?
Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive verb?
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How is a yes/no question structured in French using inversion?
How is a yes/no question structured in French using inversion?
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What is the correct negation structure for the sentence 'Je parle français'?
What is the correct negation structure for the sentence 'Je parle français'?
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Which of the following correctly expresses future tense for 'nous' with the verb 'étudier'?
Which of the following correctly expresses future tense for 'nous' with the verb 'étudier'?
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What is an example of a place preposition in French?
What is an example of a place preposition in French?
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Which of the following adverbs means 'quickly' in French?
Which of the following adverbs means 'quickly' in French?
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Which statement illustrates an incorrect reflexive verb usage?
Which statement illustrates an incorrect reflexive verb usage?
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Study Notes
French Grammar Review and Continuation Guide
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Nouns and Articles: French nouns have gender (masculine or feminine). Articles change based on noun gender and number.
- Masculine singular: le (e.g., le livre)
- Feminine singular: la (e.g., la table)
- Plural: les (e.g., les livres, les tables)
- Indefinite articles: un (masculine), une (feminine), des (plural)
- Partitive articles: du (masculine), de la (feminine), des (plural)
- Memorize noun gender. Practice categorizing new vocabulary by gender.
Adjectives
- Adjectives agree with noun gender and number.
- Masculine singular: grand (tall)
- Feminine singular: grande (tall)
- Masculine plural: grands (tall)
- Feminine plural: grandes (tall)
- Practice common adjectives (grand, petit, beau, nouveau, joli).
Verbs (Present Tense)
- Regular verbs follow patterns
- -er verbs: parler (to speak): Je parle, tu parles, il parle...
- -ir verbs: finir (to finish): Je finis, tu finis, il finit...
- -re verbs: vendre (to sell): Je vends, tu vends, il vend...
- Practice conjugating regular verbs.
Irregular Verbs
- Important irregular verbs
- Être (to be): je suis, tu es, il est...
- Avoir (to have): j’ai, tu as, il a...
- Aller (to go): je vais, tu vas, il va...
- Practice conjugating être, avoir, and aller.
Past Tense (Passé Composé)
- Use auxiliary verbs (avoir or être) + past participle.
- Avoir: J’ai mangé (I ate), tu as parlé (You spoke).
- Être: Je suis allé(e) (I went), Elle s’est levée (She got up).
- Past participles sometimes change form for gender.
Reflexive Verbs
- Verbs where the subject acts on itself.
- Je me lave (I wash myself), Tu te lèves (You get up).
- Practice in present and passé composé.
Questions
- Yes/no questions
- Est-ce que tu as un livre ? (Do you have a book?)
- Inversion questions
- Vas-tu à l’école ? (Are you going to school?)
- Question words: Qui, quoi, où, pourquoi, comment, quand.
Negation
- Use ne...pas around the verb.
- Je ne parle pas français (I do not speak French).
- Contractions with vowels: Je n'aime pas (I don't like).
Future Tense (Le Futur Simple)
- Adding future endings to infinitive form.
- Parler: je parlerai (I will speak), tu parleras (you will speak).
- Practice future tense with common verbs.
Prepositions
- Common prepositions: à, de, en, sur, sous, avec, pour, etc.
- Place prepositions: à la maison, au parc, dans la voiture.
Adverbs
- Adverbs describe how, when, where.
- Vite (quickly), bien (well), toujours (always), ici (here), là-bas (over there).
- Practice adding adverbs to sentences.
Study Tips
- Practice speaking (with a partner).
- Review verb conjugations.
- Write short paragraphs (present & future tenses).
- Use language learning apps (like Duolingo, Babbel).
- Watch French media (movies, shows).
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of French grammar, including nouns, articles, adjectives, and verbs in the present tense. You'll review how gender affects articles and adjective agreement while getting familiar with regular verb conjugations. Test your understanding of these foundational concepts in French.