Subjonctif, Indicatif Ou Infinitif Past And Present
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Je suis certain que Paul __________(aller) en France la semaine dernière.
- A.
Est allé
- B.
Soit allé
- C.
Va
- D.
Aille
Correct Answer
A. Est alléExplanation
The correct answer is "est allé." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "Paul" is masculine singular. In French, the verb "aller" (to go) is conjugated as "je suis allé" in the past tense for a male subject. Therefore, "est allé" is the correct conjugation for "Paul" in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Je doute que tu ___________(finir) tes devoirs hier soir.
- A.
Finis
- B.
Finisses
- C.
As fini
- D.
Aies fini
Correct Answer
D. Aies finiExplanation
The correct answer is "aies fini" because the sentence is expressing doubt or uncertainty about whether the person finished their homework last night. In French, when using the verb "douter que" (to doubt that) or similar expressions, we use the subjunctive mood. In this case, the subjunctive form of the verb "finir" (to finish) is "aies fini" which agrees with the second person singular pronoun "tu" (you).Rate this question:
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- 3.
Je suis content que tu __________(pouvoir) venir à ma fête demain.
- A.
Peux
- B.
Puisses
- C.
As pu
- D.
Aies pu
Correct Answer
B. PuissesExplanation
The correct answer is "puisses." In this sentence, the verb "pouvoir" is in the subjunctive form because it expresses a desire or a wish. The subject "tu" requires the second person singular form of the verb, which is "puisses." This form is used to indicate the ability or possibility of coming to the party tomorrow.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Je suis certain que Marc _______(vendre) sa maison l'été prochain.
- A.
Vend
- B.
A vendu
- C.
Ait vendu
- D.
Vende
Correct Answer
A. VendExplanation
The correct answer is "vend". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and "vend" is the correct conjugation of the verb "vendre" for the subject "Marc".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Il est possible que tu ________(revenir) en avance ce soir.
- A.
Reviens
- B.
Reviennes
- C.
Sois revenu
- D.
Es revenu
Correct Answer
B. ReviennesExplanation
The correct answer is "reviennes" because it matches the subject "tu" and the verb "revenir" in the present subjunctive tense. In this sentence, there is a possibility that "tu" will come back early tonight.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Je ne pense pas que tu _________(rater) le bus le week-end dernier.
- A.
Rates
- B.
Aies raté
- C.
As raté
Correct Answer
B. Aies ratéExplanation
The correct answer is "aies raté". This is because the sentence is in the negative form and requires the use of the subjunctive mood. In French, when expressing doubt or disbelief, the subjunctive is used after certain expressions, such as "ne pense pas que" (do not think that). The correct conjugation of the verb "rater" in the subjunctive mood for the second person singular is "aies raté".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Je crois que vous ____________(descendre) dans la cave hier soir.
- A.
Soyez descendu
- B.
êtes descendu
- C.
Descendez
- D.
Descendiez
Correct Answer
B. êtes descenduExplanation
The correct answer is "êtes descendu." This is because the verb "descendre" is in the past tense, and when using the auxiliary verb "être" in the passé composé, the past participle of "descendre" must agree in gender and number with the subject. In this case, the subject is "vous," which is a second person plural pronoun, so the past participle must be in the masculine plural form, which is "descendu."Rate this question:
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- 8.
J'espère que nous ______________(pouvoir) finir projet avant demain.
- A.
Pouvons
- B.
Avons pu
- C.
Puissions
- D.
Ayons pu
Correct Answer
A. PouvonsExplanation
The correct answer is "pouvons". In this sentence, the verb "pouvoir" is used in the present tense to express the hope or possibility of finishing the project before tomorrow. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "pouvons" which is the first person plural form of the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Il est évident que Marie____________(sortir) souvent.
- A.
Sort
- B.
Sorte
- C.
Soit sorti
- D.
Est sorti
Correct Answer
A. SortExplanation
The correct answer is "sort". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "sortir" in the present tense for the third person singular form, which agrees with the subject "Marie". It indicates that Marie goes out often.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Il est douteux que tu___________(ouvrir) la fenêtre hier matin.
- A.
Ouvres
- B.
Aies ouvert
- C.
As ouvert
Correct Answer
B. Aies ouvertExplanation
The correct answer is "aies ouvert". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "ouvrir" in the subjunctive form, which is used to express doubt or uncertainty. In this sentence, "Il est douteux que tu" indicates doubt, and "aies ouvert" is the correct form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Je suis triste que tu______________(prendre) l'avion demain matin.
- A.
Prends
- B.
Prennes
- C.
Aies pris
- D.
As pris
Correct Answer
B. PrennesExplanation
The correct answer is "prennes" because it is the second person singular form of the verb "prendre" in the present subjunctive tense. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their sadness or disappointment about the fact that the person they are addressing will be taking the plane tomorrow morning.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Je suis ravi que Marie __________(mettre) la table pour diner. Nous pouvons manger maintenant.
- A.
Met
- B.
Mette
- C.
Ait mis
- D.
A mis
Correct Answer
C. Ait misExplanation
The correct answer is "ait mis". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "mettre" in the subjunctive past tense. The sentence is expressing a feeling of satisfaction or happiness that Marie has set the table for dinner, indicating a hypothetical or uncertain action.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Je suis sûr que vous___________(manger) trop hier soir.
- A.
Mangez
- B.
Avez mangé
- C.
Mangiez
- D.
Ayez mangé
Correct Answer
B. Avez mangéExplanation
The correct answer is "avez mangé". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "vous" is plural, indicating that the correct verb form should be in the second person plural. The verb "avoir" (to have) is conjugated in the present tense as "avez" for the second person plural. The past participle of the verb "manger" (to eat) is "mangé", so the correct answer is "avez mangé" which means "you have eaten".Rate this question:
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- 14.
Je travaille pour__________(aller) à l'université.
- A.
Aller
- B.
Aille
Correct Answer
A. AllerExplanation
The correct answer is "aller". In the sentence, "Je travaille pour aller à l'université", the verb "aller" is used in its infinitive form to express the purpose or goal of the action of working. It means "to go" in English.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Je parle pour que tu ___________(comprendre).
- A.
Comprendre
- B.
Comprennes
Correct Answer
B. ComprennesExplanation
The given sentence is in the present tense and the subject "je" is used, indicating the first person singular. In French, when using the verb "parler" (to speak) in order to express a purpose, we need to use the conjunction "pour que" followed by the subjunctive form of the verb. In this case, the correct subjunctive form of "comprendre" for the subject "tu" is "comprennes". Therefore, the correct answer is "comprennes".Rate this question:
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- 16.
Je regarderai la télé jusqu'à ce que tu ________(arriver).
- A.
Arrives
- B.
Arriver
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. ArrivesExplanation
The correct answer is "arrives" because the verb "regarderai" (I will watch) is in the future tense, and when using the conjunction "jusqu'à ce que" (until), the following verb should be in the subjunctive mood. In this case, the subjunctive form of "arriver" (to arrive) is "arrives".Rate this question:
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- 17.
Marc est parti sans _________(finir) son soda.
- A.
Finir
- B.
Finisse
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. FinirExplanation
Marc est parti sans finir son soda. (Marc left without finishing his soda.) The correct answer is "finir" because it is the infinitive form of the verb, which is used after "sans" to indicate an action that was not completed.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Je voudrais dormir sans que tu m'____________(embêter).
- A.
Embêter
- B.
Embêtes
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. EmbêtesExplanation
The correct answer is "embêtes". In this sentence, "Je voudrais dormir sans que tu m'embêtes" translates to "I would like to sleep without you bothering me." The verb "embêter" means "to bother" or "to annoy" in English. In this context, it is conjugated in the second person singular form, "tu embêtes," to match the subject "tu" (you).Rate this question:
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- 19.
Nous devons acheter cette voiture avant que le prix __________(changer).
- A.
Changer
- B.
Change
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. ChangeExplanation
The correct answer is "change" because it is the correct form of the verb "changer" to fit the sentence structure. In this sentence, "avant que" is used to express a future action, so the verb that follows should be in the present subjunctive form. "Change" is the correct form of the verb for the third person singular (il/elle/on) in the present subjunctive tense.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Je dois finir le projet avant de__________(se coucher).
- A.
Se coucher
- B.
Me coucher
- C.
Me couche
Correct Answer
B. Me coucherExplanation
The correct answer is "me coucher". In this sentence, the verb "coucher" is reflexive and requires the reflexive pronoun "me" before it. "Se coucher" means "to go to bed" in English. Therefore, the correct phrase is "me coucher" which translates to "go to bed" in English.Rate this question:
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