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Comparatives in French test for French 2 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: To compare in French, use plus … que (more than), moins … que (less than) and aussi … que (as … as) with adjectives and adverbs. This French 2 test on comparatives in French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: plus, moins or aussi, meilleur or mieux and quantities. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks comparisons with adjectives, adverbs and nouns, meilleur and mieux, and stress pronouns after que. 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

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

Question 1 Plus, moins or aussi (3 points)

Complete with plus, moins or aussi.

  1. Le métro est ___ lent que le taxi. (the taxi is faster) (1 point)
  2. Mon père est ___ grand que mon oncle. (same height) (1 point)
  3. Cette valise est ___ lourde que l’autre. (the other is heavier) (1 point)

Question 2 Meilleur or mieux (2 points)

Complete with the correct word.

  1. Elle cuisine ___ que son père. (1 point)
  2. Les gaufres de ce stand sont ___ que celles du café. (1 point)

Question 3 Quantities (2 points)

Complete with plus de, moins de or autant de.

  1. Tom a 5 cousins et Lola a 5 cousins : Tom a ___ cousins que Lola. (1 point)
  2. Il y a 8 élèves au club d’échecs et 15 au club de théâtre : le club d’échecs a ___ élèves. (1 point)

Question 4 Stress pronouns (2 points)

Complete with a stress pronoun.

  1. Tu cours plus vite que ___. (Amine) (1 point)
  2. Nous parlons moins fort que ___. (Rim et Sana) (1 point)

Question 5 Translation (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. This city is bigger than my city. (1 point)
  2. He plays better than his friend. (1 point)
  3. We have as much time as you. (1 point)

Question 6 Correct the errors (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence without the mistake.

  1. Ce film est plus bon que le livre. (1 point)
  2. Elle a plus amis que moi. (1 point)

Question 7 Reading: two bikes (3 points)

Read the table and answer in English.

Table comparing two bikes: the Alpin costs 320 euros, weighs 12 kilos and has 21 speeds; the Citadin costs 240 euros, weighs 15 kilos and has 7 speedsAlpinCitadinprix320 €240 €poids12 kg15 kgvitesses217
Two bikes in a shop in Annecy.
  1. Which bike is cheaper? (1 point)
  2. Which bike is lighter? (1 point)
  3. Which bike has more gears? (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write 3 sentences in French comparing two of your friends or two members of your family. Use plus … que, moins … que and aussi … que once each.

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