French I, Chapter 11 Test

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    • Une piscine
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French I, Chapter 11 Test - Quiz
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This test will be over the grammar and vocabulary for chapter 11. Please make sure you spell everything correctly.

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  • 2. 
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    • La salle de classe

    • La piscine

    • La montagne

    • Le professeur

    Correct Answer
    A. La piscine
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "la piscine" because the other options are not related to the concept of a swimming pool. "La salle de classe" means "the classroom," "la montagne" means "the mountain," and "le professeur" means "the teacher." Therefore, the only option that fits the category of a swimming pool is "la piscine."

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  • 3. 
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    • Un maillot de bain

    • Une mer

    • Une vague

    • De la crème solaire

    Correct Answer
    A. De la crème solaire
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "de la crème solaire". This is because "de la crème solaire" translates to "sunscreen" in English, which is an essential item to have when going to the beach or swimming in the sea. It protects the skin from harmful UV rays and helps prevent sunburn. The other options, such as "un maillot de bain" (a swimsuit), "une mer" (a sea), and "une vague" (a wave), are not directly related to the need for protection from the sun.

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  • 4. 
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    • Le garçon

    • La télévision

    • La mer

    • La montagne

    Correct Answer
    A. La montagne
    Explanation
    The given answer "la montagne" is correct because it is the only noun in the list that is feminine singular. In French, nouns have gender and number, and "la montagne" is a feminine singular noun. The other options "le garçon," "la télévision," and "la mer" are either masculine or feminine plural nouns.

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  • 5. 

    On fait du patin à glace dans une piscine.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Non
    Explanation
    Patin à glace is done on ice, not in a swimming pool. Therefore, the correct answer is "non".

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  • 6. 
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    • Un anorak

    • Des chaussures de ski

    • Une veste

    • Des batons

    Correct Answer
    A. Un anorak
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "un anorak". This suggests that the item being referred to in the list is an anorak. An anorak is a type of outerwear commonly worn in cold weather, typically made of a waterproof material. It is often characterized by its hood and front zipper closure. The other options listed, such as "des chaussures de ski" (ski shoes), "une veste" (a jacket), and "des batons" (poles), are not relevant to the given context and do not match the description of an anorak.

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  • 7. 

    Tu ____________________ la carte postale (lire, passé composé)

    • As lu

    • Es lu

    • Es lue

    • Es lues

    Correct Answer
    A. As lu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "as lu" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "lire" (to read) in the passé composé tense for the subject "tu" (you). In French, the auxiliary verb "avoir" is used with "lire" in the passé composé, and the past participle of "lire" is "lu." Therefore, "as lu" is the correct form.

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  • 8. 

    Choose the correct negative response to: Il dit quelque chose?

    • Il ne dit rien.

    • Oui, il dit quelque chose.

    • Il ne dit jamais.

    Correct Answer
    A. Il ne dit rien.
    Explanation
    The correct negative response to the question "Il dit quelque chose?" is "Il ne dit rien." This means "He is not saying anything." The other options are not correct because "Oui, il dit quelque chose" means "Yes, he is saying something" and "Il ne dit jamais" means "He never says."

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  • 9. 

    Beaucoup de gens passent leurs vacances d'été au bord de la mer.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Oui
    Explanation
    This statement suggests that many people spend their summer vacations by the seaside.

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    • Faire du patin à glace

    • Nager

    • Faire de la planche à voile

    • Faire du ski

    Correct Answer
    A. Faire du patin à glace
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "faire du patin à glace" because it is the only option that specifically mentions ice skating. The other options mention swimming, windsurfing, and skiing, which are not related to ice skating.

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  • 11. 

    Les skieurs débutants tombent souvent.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Oui
    Explanation
    The statement "Les skieurs débutants tombent souvent" translates to "Beginner skiers often fall." The answer "oui" means "yes" in French, so it is indicating that the statement is true.

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  • 12. 

    Si on passe trop de temps au soleil on peut attraper un coup de soleil.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Oui
    Explanation
    Si on passe trop de temps au soleil, il est possible d'attraper un coup de soleil. Le coup de soleil est une brûlure de la peau causée par une exposition excessive aux rayons ultraviolets du soleil. Les rayons UV peuvent endommager les cellules de la peau et provoquer une inflammation, entraînant des rougeurs, des douleurs et des cloques. Il est donc important de se protéger du soleil en utilisant une crème solaire, en portant des vêtements protecteurs et en évitant de rester trop longtemps exposé aux rayons du soleil.

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  • 13. 

    Nous ______________________ beaucoup d'eau. (boire, passé composé)

    • Avons bu

    • Avons boit

    • Bu

    • Boit

    Correct Answer
    A. Avons bu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "avons bu". In French, the verb "boire" (to drink) is conjugated as "avoir bu" in the passé composé tense. The auxiliary verb "avoir" is conjugated in the present tense according to the subject "nous" (we), and the past participle "bu" remains unchanged. Therefore, "avons bu" is the correct conjugation for "nous avons bu beaucoup d'eau" (we have drunk a lot of water).

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  • 14. 

    Ils _________________ à faire du ski. (apprendre, passé composé)

    • Ont appris

    • Sont appris

    • A appris

    • Est appris

    Correct Answer
    A. Ont appris
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ont appris". In the context of the sentence, "Ils" is the subject, which is plural. The verb "apprendre" means "to learn" and in the passé composé tense, it requires the auxiliary verb "avoir" (to have). Since the subject is plural, the correct form of "avoir" is "ont". Therefore, the correct conjugation is "ont appris", which translates to "they have learned" in English.

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  • 15. 

    J'________________ un très bon film. (voir, passé composé)

    • Suis vu

    • Ai voulu

    • Suis voulu

    • Ai vu

    Correct Answer
    A. Ai vu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ai vu". In French, the passé composé is formed with the auxiliary verb "avoir" (to have) followed by the past participle of the main verb. In this case, the main verb is "voir" (to see) and its past participle is "vu". Since "voir" is a transitive verb, it requires the auxiliary verb "avoir". Therefore, the correct form is "ai vu", which means "I have seen".

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  • 16. 
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    • étudier

    • Nager

    • Faire du ski

    • Faire de la planche à voile

    Correct Answer
    A. Faire de la planche à voile
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "faire de la planche à voile" which means "to go windsurfing" in English. This is the only activity mentioned that involves using a board and the wind to navigate on water. "étudier" means "to study", "nager" means "to swim", and "faire du ski" means "to go skiing".

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  • 17. 

    Choose the correct negative response to the question: Ils lisent souvent?

    • Non, ils ne lisent jamais.

    • Non, ils ne lisent rien.

    • Non, ils ne lisent personne.

    Correct Answer
    A. Non, ils ne lisent jamais.
    Explanation
    The correct negative response to the question "Ils lisent souvent?" is "Non, ils ne lisent jamais." This response translates to "No, they never read." It is the correct answer because it directly negates the statement in the question, indicating that the subject does not engage in the activity of reading frequently or at all.

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  • 18. 

    On met un maillot de bain pour faire du ski nautique

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Oui
    Explanation
    The given statement is incorrect. One does not wear a swimsuit to go water skiing. Water skiing requires specialized equipment such as a wetsuit or drysuit to protect against the cold water and provide buoyancy. Wearing a swimsuit would not provide the necessary protection and support for water skiing.

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  • 19. 

    Un moniteur donne des leçons de ski.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Oui
    Explanation
    The given statement "Un moniteur donne des leçons de ski" translates to "A monitor gives ski lessons" in English. The word "oui" means "yes" in French. Therefore, the correct answer "oui" confirms that the statement is true, indicating that a monitor does give ski lessons.

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  • 20. 

    Qu'est-ce que vous ______________? (dire, passé composé)

    • A dis

    • Avons dit

    • êtes dit

    • Avez dit

    Correct Answer
    A. Avez dit
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "avez dit" because the question is asking for the past tense (passé composé) of the verb "dire" (to say). In French, the auxiliary verb "avoir" is used with most verbs in the passé composé. Therefore, "avez" is the correct form of "avoir" conjugated for the subject "vous" (you). The past participle of "dire" is "dit," which remains unchanged in this case.

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  • 21. 

    Il ___________ allé dans une station de sports d'hiver.

    • A

    • Est

    Correct Answer
    A. Est
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "est" because it agrees with the subject "Il," which is the third person singular form of the verb "être" (to be). In French, the verb "être" is used to indicate a state of being or to describe someone or something. In this case, "Il est allé" means "He went" or "He has gone" in English.

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  • 22. 

    Elle ______________________ son maillot de bain pour aller à la plage. (mettre, passé composé)

    • A mis

    • Ont mis

    • Est mis

    • Sont mis

    Correct Answer
    A. A mis
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a mis." In this sentence, "Elle" is the subject and "son maillot de bain" is the direct object. The verb "mettre" means "to put" or "to wear" in this context. Since "Elle" is singular, the correct form of the verb in the passé composé is "a mis."

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  • 23. 

    Ils ____________des leçons de natation. (prendre, passé composé)

    • A pris

    • Est pris

    • Sont pris

    • Ont pris

    Correct Answer
    A. Ont pris
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ont pris". In the sentence, "Ils" is the subject which is the third person plural pronoun. The verb "prendre" needs to be conjugated in the passé composé tense to match the subject. In this tense, the auxiliary verb "avoir" is used, and it needs to be conjugated in the third person plural form, which is "ont". Therefore, the correct conjugation is "ont pris", meaning "they took".

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  • 24. 

    Choose the correct negative response to: Tu vois quelqu'un?

    • Non, je vois quelqu'un.

    • Non, je ne vois jamais.

    • Non, je ne vois personne.

    Correct Answer
    A. Non, je ne vois personne.
    Explanation
    The correct negative response to "Tu vois quelqu'un?" is "Non, je ne vois personne." This is because the question is asking if you see someone, and the correct response is to say that you don't see anyone. "Non, je vois quelqu'un" means "No, I see someone" which is not a negative response. "Non, je ne vois jamais" means "No, I never see" which is not a direct response to the question.

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  • 25. 

    Il ____________________ jusqu'au sommet de la montagne. (monter, passé composé)

    • Est monté

    • A monté

    • Est montée

    • A montée

    Correct Answer
    A. Est monté
    Explanation
    In this question, we are asked to complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb "monter" in the passé composé tense. The subject of the sentence is not provided, so we can assume that it is a masculine singular noun or pronoun. The correct form is "est monté" which agrees with a masculine singular subject. This form is used when the subject is a masculine singular noun or pronoun and is followed by the auxiliary verb "être" in the passé composé tense. Therefore, the correct answer is "est monté".

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  • 26. 

    Il fait quel temps en hiver?

    • Oui, il fait quel temps en hiver.

    • Il ne fait jamais quel temps en hiver.

    • Il neige beaucoup.

    • Je porte un maillot de bain en hiver.

    Correct Answer
    A. Il neige beaucoup.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Il neige beaucoup." This is because the question is asking about the weather in winter, and the phrase "Il neige beaucoup" means "It snows a lot." This is a common weather condition in many places during the winter season.

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  • 27. 

    Je _____________________ aux États-Unis. (naître, passé composé)

    • Suis né

    • Ai né

    • Suis nu

    Correct Answer
    A. Suis né
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "suis né." In French, the verb "naître" (to be born) is conjugated with the auxiliary verb "être" (to be) in the passé composé tense. Since the subject of the sentence is "je" (I), we use the first person singular form of the auxiliary verb "être," which is "suis." The past participle of "naître" is "né," so the correct conjugation is "suis né."

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  • 28. 

    Hier il ______________________ très chaud. (faire, passé composé)

    • Est fait

    • A fait

    • Est fais

    • A fais

    Correct Answer
    A. A fait
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a fait" because in the passé composé tense, the verb "faire" is conjugated with the auxiliary verb "avoir" and the past participle "fait." Therefore, the correct form is "a fait" which translates to "he/she/it did" in English.

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  • 29. 

    Les amis ____________________ au bord de la mer. (arriver, passé composé)

    • Sont arrivé

    • Sommes arrivé

    • Sont arrivés

    • Ont arrivé

    Correct Answer
    A. Sont arrivés
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sont arrivés". In French, the verb "arriver" (to arrive) is conjugated with the auxiliary verb "être" (to be) in the passé composé tense. Since "les amis" is a plural subject, the past participle "arrivé" needs to agree in gender and number with the subject. In this case, "arrivé" needs to be in the plural form, which is "arrivés". Therefore, the correct conjugation is "sont arrivés".

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  • 30. 

    Notre vol ________________ parti et arrivé à l'hôtel.

    • A

    • Est

    Correct Answer
    A. Est
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "est" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "être" in the third person singular, which is used to indicate the present tense. In this sentence, "est" is used to describe the action of the flight, indicating that it "is" departed and arrived at the hotel.

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  • 31. 

    Il fait quel temps en été?

    • Il est 8h.

    • Il neige beaucoup et il gèle.

    • Il est beau.

    • Il fait chaud.

    Correct Answer
    A. Il fait chaud.
    Explanation
    The question is asking about the weather in the summer. The correct answer, "Il fait chaud," means "It is hot." This is the most appropriate response for the question as it describes the typical weather during the summer season.

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  • 32. 

    Choose the correct negative response to the question: Tu as dit quelque chose?

    • Non, je n'ai pas dit.

    • Non, je n'ai rien dit.

    • Non, je n'ai dit rien.

    Correct Answer
    A. Non, je n'ai rien dit.
    Explanation
    The correct negative response to the question "Tu as dit quelque chose?" is "Non, je n'ai rien dit." This translates to "No, I didn't say anything." It is the appropriate response because the question asks if the person said something, and the correct answer denies that they said anything.

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  • 33. 

    Quand il y a de la neige, il y a beaucoup de vagues sur les pistes.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Non
    Explanation
    The statement "Quand il y a de la neige, il y a beaucoup de vagues sur les pistes" translates to "When there is snow, there are a lot of waves on the slopes." The correct answer "non" means "no" in French. Therefore, the correct answer indicates that the statement is not true.

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  • 34. 

    Elle _______________________ hier soir avec ses copains. (sortir, passé composé)

    • Est sortie

    • Est sorti

    • A sorti

    Correct Answer
    A. Est sortie
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "est sortie." In French, the verb "sortir" is conjugated with the auxiliary verb "être" in the passé composé tense when referring to a female subject. Since "Elle" is a female pronoun, the correct form is "est sortie."

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  • 35. 

    Tu _________________ rentré à quelle heure?

    • As

    • Es

    Correct Answer
    A. Es
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "es". The question is asking "At what time do you come home?" In this context, "es" is the correct form of the verb "to be" (être) in the second person singular form, which is used when referring to "you".

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  • 36. 

    Les skieurs prennent le télésiège pour descendre du sommet de la montagne.

    • Oui

    • Non

    Correct Answer
    A. Non
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "non" because the sentence states that skiers take the chairlift to descend from the top of the mountain. Therefore, the statement is false as the chairlift is used to go up the mountain, not down.

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