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French adverbs ending in -ment test answer key with scoring for French 2 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: Most French adverbs of manner end in -ment, the equivalent of English -ly. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 9 questions of the French 2 test on French adverbs ending in -ment, from build the adverb to short writing: my morning, with the equivalent answers to accept.

Answer key and scoring guide of the French 2 test on French adverbs ending in -ment. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.

Use this answer key to mark the test. Give full points only when the adverb is spelled correctly, accents included, and the placement is right. For open answers, accept any correct French that follows the instruction. Total: 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

French adverbs ending in -ment: answers and scoring

Question 1 Build the adverb (2 points)

a) sérieusement. b) évidemment.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 2 More adverbs (2 points)

a) poliment. b) brillamment.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 3 Bon, bien, mauvais, mal (2 points)

a) bien. b) mauvaise.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 4 Placement in the passé composé (2 points)

a) Nous avons trop mangé. b) Il a expliqué la règle clairement. Accept Il a clairement expliqué la règle.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 5 Reading: an exchange in Annecy (3 points)

a) Elle est restée deux semaines. b) Elle marche au bord du lac. c) Elle organise un après-midi de jeux.

Scoring: 1 point each for a correct, understandable answer.

Question 6 Read the table (2 points)

Model: Camille lit lentement. Rémi écrit rapidement. Awa traverse la rue prudemment. Accept any two correct sentences.

Scoring: 1 point per correct sentence.

Question 7 Find the mistakes (2 points)

a) Il parle poliment à la prof. b) J’ai bien dormi hier soir.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 8 Translate into French (2 points)

a) Heureusement, le magasin est ouvert. b) Elle a toujours répondu patiemment.

Scoring: 1 point each; half a point for a small accent slip.

Question 9 Short writing: my morning (3 points)

Model: Je me suis vite levé. J’ai rapidement mangé un toast. J’ai bien parlé avec mon frère.

Scoring: 1 point per sentence with correct passé composé and adverb placement.

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