Special Dates - Just Tick!

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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.

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  • 2. 

    Quand il avait 9 mois

    • When he was 9 months old

    • When he was nine

    • When he was 9

    • 9 months ago

    Correct Answer
    A. When he was 9 months old
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Commencer à hurler

    • Start eating

    • Start screaming

    • Start playing

    • Stop crying

    Correct Answer
    A. Start screaming
    Explanation
    The phrase "commencer à hurler" in French translates to "start screaming" in English. This means that the correct answer is "start screaming."

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  • 4. 

    commencer à apprendre

    • Start singing

    • Become famous

    • Start learning

    • Come and sing

    Correct Answer
    A. Start learning
    Explanation
    The phrase "commencer à apprendre" is in French and it translates to "start learning" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "start learning."

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  • 5. 

    en avril...

    • In April...

    • On April...

    • April...

    • 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.

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  • 6. 

    S'arrêter de hurler

    • Stop crying

    • Stop to scream

    • Stop screaming

    • Stop moving

    Correct Answer
    A. Stop screaming
    Explanation
    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".

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  • 7. 

    Quand j'avais 8 ans

    • When I was eight

    • If I have eight 

    • My age 8

    • Eight years old

    Correct Answer
    A. When I was eight
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    un petit ami

    • A friend

    • A male friend

    • A boyfriend

    • A girlfriend

    Correct Answer
    A. A boyfriend
    Explanation
    "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."

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  • 9. 

    Quand elle avait 17 ans

    • When she was sixteen

    • When she was seventeen

    • When she was 17

    • When she was a teen

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. When she was seventeen
    A. When she was 17
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    je suis allé(e)...

    • I am...

    • I go...

    • I went...

    • I go to...

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 11. 

    le 12 avril

    • On April 12th

    • On 12th April

    • In 12 April

    • The 12 months  

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. On April 12th
    A. On 12th April
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    Parmi ces verbes, lesquels sont au prétérit ?

    • Became

    • Become

    • Was

    • Went

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Became
    A. Was
    A. Went
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    génial 

    • Awesome

    • Really

    • First

    • Great

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Awesome
    A. Great
    Explanation
    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.

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