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French vouloir pouvoir devoir test for French 2 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: Vouloir (to want), pouvoir (can, may) and devoir (must, have to) are irregular French verbs. This French 2 test on vouloir pouvoir devoir has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: conjugation, choose and polite requests. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This French 2 test on vouloir pouvoir devoir is scored out of 20, like a real class test. The answer key with scoring is on a separate page, and the lesson helps you revise first.

This test checks the present tense of vouloir, pouvoir and devoir, polite requests, the two main meanings of devoir and short reading and writing. Work alone, write complete answers and do not use notes. You have 45 minutes and the total is 20 points.

Level: French 2 (high school, ACTFL Novice High) · Standards: ACTFL Novice High, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational

Vouloir pouvoir devoir: the test questions

Time: 45 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Conjugation (3 points)

Write the correct present form.

  1. vouloir, nous (1 point)
  2. pouvoir, ils (1 point)
  3. devoir, tu (1 point)

Question 2 Choose (2 points)

Choose the correct form.

  1. Mon frère (peux / peut) conduire. (1 point)
  2. Vous (devez / doivent) payer ici. (1 point)

Question 3 Polite requests (2 points)

Rewrite each request politely.

  1. Je veux de l’eau. (1 point)
  2. Vous pouvez parler plus lentement ? (1 point)

Question 4 Duty or guess (2 points)

Write O (obligation) or P (probability).

  1. Nous devons rendre le devoir lundi. (1 point)
  2. Il ne répond pas ; il doit dormir. (1 point)

Question 5 Translation (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I can’t come on Friday. (1 point)
  2. We want to visit Lyon. (1 point)
  3. She has to call her grandmother. (1 point)

Question 6 Correct the errors (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence without the mistake.

  1. Elles veut danser. (1 point)
  2. Tu dois manges des légumes. (1 point)

Question 7 Reading: club rules (3 points)

Read the notice and answer in English.

Notice of the chess club listing three rules: members must arrive before 16:15, can bring a friend, and may not use phonesClub d’échecs — règles1. Les membres doivent arriver avant 16 h 15.2. On peut inviter un ami le jeudi.3. On ne peut pas utiliser son téléphone.
Rules posted on the club door.
  1. What time must members arrive? (1 point)
  2. When can someone bring a friend? (1 point)
  3. What is forbidden? (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write 3 sentences in French about your weekend. Say what you want to do, what you can do and what you must do. Use a different modal verb in each sentence.

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