Etre Et Avoir

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Etre Et Avoir - Quiz

Basic present tense conjugations of etre and avoir.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What does être mean?

    • A. 

      To have

    • B. 

      To be

    • C. 

      To live

    • D. 

      To eat

    • E. 

      To etch

    Correct Answer
    B. To be
    Explanation
    The word "être" is a verb in French and it translates to "to be" in English. It is used to indicate a state of existence or identity. This verb is essential in constructing sentences and expressing various concepts such as describing someone or something, indicating location, and forming the passive voice.

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  • 2. 

    What does avoir mean?

    • A. 

      To have

    • B. 

      To be

    • C. 

      To live

    • D. 

      To eat

    • E. 

      To etch

    Correct Answer
    A. To have
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to have." In French, "avoir" is the verb that is used to express possession or ownership. It is commonly used to indicate that someone possesses or is in control of something. For example, "J'ai un livre" translates to "I have a book." Therefore, "to have" is the appropriate meaning for the word "avoir" in this context.

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  • 3. 

    J' ________

    • A. 

      Ont

    • B. 

      As

    • C. 

      A

    • D. 

      Avons

    • E. 

      Ai

    Correct Answer
    E. Ai
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ai". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "avoir" in the first person singular form. It is used when referring to oneself and means "I have" in English.

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  • 4. 

    Vous _________

    • A. 

      Ont

    • B. 

      As

    • C. 

      Avons

    • D. 

      Avez

    • E. 

      A

    Correct Answer
    D. Avez
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "avez". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "avoir" in the second person plural form. It means "you have" in English.

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  • 5. 

    Sherri et moi _____________

    • A. 

      Ont

    • B. 

      Avons

    • C. 

      Avez

    • D. 

      A

    • E. 

      As

    Correct Answer
    B. Avons
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "avons" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "avoir" (to have) for the subject "Sherri et moi" (Sherri and I) in the present tense. "Avons" is the first person plural form of the verb, which is used when the subject is "we" or "Sherri et moi" in this case.

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  • 6. 

    Ils ___________

    • A. 

      Suis

    • B. 

      Est

    • C. 

      Sommes

    • D. 

      êtes

    • E. 

      Sont

    Correct Answer
    E. Sont
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sont". This is because "sont" is the conjugated form of the verb "être" (to be) for the pronoun "ils" (they). In French, the verb "être" is used to indicate the state of being or to describe someone or something. Therefore, "sont" is the appropriate form to use when referring to multiple people or things.

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  • 7. 

    Tu _________

    • A. 

      Sont

    • B. 

      Sommes

    • C. 

      êtes

    • D. 

      Es

    • E. 

      Est

    Correct Answer
    D. Es
    Explanation
    The blank in the sentence requires a form of the verb "être" (to be) in the second person singular. Among the options provided, "es" is the correct form.

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  • 8. 

    Nous _______________

    • A. 

      Sont

    • B. 

      Sommes

    • C. 

      Est

    • D. 

      Es

    • E. 

      Suis

    Correct Answer
    B. Sommes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sommes." This is because "nous" is the subject pronoun for "we" in French, and the verb "être" (to be) conjugated for "nous" is "sommes."

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  • 9. 

    Mon frère _________ l'air de mon père.

    • A. 

      Est

    • B. 

      Es

    • C. 

      A

    • D. 

      As

    • E. 

      Suis

    Correct Answer
    C. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a" because the sentence is in the third person singular form, referring to "Mon frère" (my brother). In French, the verb "être" (to be) conjugated in the third person singular form is "est." Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Mon frère est l'air de mon père" which translates to "My brother is like my father."

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  • 10. 

    Vous ________ d'accord avec moi?

    • A. 

      Est

    • B. 

      Avez

    • C. 

      êtes

    • D. 

      Sommes

    • E. 

      Avons

    Correct Answer
    C. êtes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "êtes". In the question, the speaker is asking for agreement, which is a characteristic of the second person plural form. "Êtes" is the conjugated form of the verb "être" (to be) in the second person plural, so it is the appropriate response in this context.

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