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French present conditional test for French 3 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: The present conditional (le conditionnel présent) takes the future stem and adds the imperfect endings -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient. This French 3 test on French present conditional has 9 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: conjugate, choose and be polite. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test measures how well you can form the present conditional and use it for polite requests, wishes and advice. Work alone, without notes, and write complete sentences where requested. The test is worth 20 points.

Level: French 3 (high school, ACTFL Intermediate Low) · Standards: ACTFL Intermediate Low, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational

Time: 45 minutes · 9 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Conjugate (2 points)

Write each verb in the present conditional.

  1. nous / aimer (1 point)
  2. elle / pouvoir (1 point)

Question 2 Choose (2 points)

Choose the correct form.

  1. Tu (devras / devrais) mettre un pull, à mon avis. (1 point)
  2. Je (voudrai / voudrais) deux billets, s’il vous plaît. (1 point)

Question 3 Be polite (3 points)

Rewrite each sentence more politely.

  1. Je veux un renseignement. (1 point)
  2. Donnez-moi la clé. (1 point)
  3. Tu peux me prêter ton stylo ? (1 point)

Question 4 Give advice (2 points)

Write one sentence of advice for each situation, with the structure in parentheses.

  1. Julie a mal à la tête. (À ta place, je…) (1 point)
  2. Théo n’a plus d’argent. (Tu devrais…) (1 point)

Question 5 Correct the mistake (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. Elle voudrai un thé. (1 point)
  2. Ils ferions un gâteau. (1 point)

Question 6 Translate to French (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I would like to see Tahiti. (1 point)
  2. You (tu) should rest. (1 point)

Question 7 Translate to English (2 points)

Translate into English.

  1. Pourriez-vous m’indiquer la gare ? (1 point)
  2. Ce serait génial ! (1 point)

Question 8 Reading: Samira’s note (3 points)

Read the note, then answer in French.

Note from Samira to Hugo: no plan on Saturday, she would like to go to the ice rink but cannot skate, could Hugo give adviceSalut Hugo,Je n’ai pas de plan samedi. J’aimerais aller à la patinoire,mais je ne sais pas patiner. Tu pourrais me donnerdes conseils ? Samira
Le mot de Samira.
  1. Que voudrait faire Samira samedi ? (1 point)
  2. Que demande-t-elle à Hugo ? (1 point)
  3. Write one piece of advice that Hugo could give, with Tu devrais or À ta place, je. (1 point)

Question 9 Short writing (2 points)

Write three sentences about a trip you would like to take: one wish, one polite question to a travel agent and one piece of advice for a friend.

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