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French present subjunctive formation test for French 3 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: The French present subjunctive is built from the ils/elles form of the present tense: drop -ent and add -e, -es, -e, -ions, -iez, -ent. This French 3 test on present subjunctive formation has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 40 minutes: the rule, regular verbs and nous and vous. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks how well the present subjunctive can be formed: the stem rule, the endings, nous and vous, the seven irregular verbs, and use in short sentences. Write all answers in the space provided; no notes are allowed. Spelling and accents count.

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: 40 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 The rule (2 points)

  1. From which verb form is the stem of the subjunctive taken for je, tu, il and ils? (1 point)
  2. From which tense do nous and vous take their forms? (1 point)

Question 2 Regular verbs (3 points)

Complete with the subjunctive.

  1. Il faut que tu (choisir) ___ vite. (1 point)
  2. Il faut qu’elle (prendre) ___ un taxi. (1 point)
  3. Il faut qu’ils (venir) ___ à midi. (1 point)

Question 3 Nous and vous (2 points)

Complete with the subjunctive.

  1. Il faut que nous (boire) ___ de l’eau. (1 point)
  2. Il faut que vous (voir) ___ ce film. (1 point)

Question 4 Irregular verbs (3 points)

Complete with the subjunctive.

  1. Il faut que tu (avoir) ___ ton billet. (1 point)
  2. Il faut qu’ils (aller) ___ à l’aéroport. (1 point)
  3. Il faut que nous (être) ___ à l’heure. (1 point)

Question 5 Correct the verbs (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. Il faut que je peux t’aider. (1 point)
  2. Il faut que nous faisons nos devoirs. (1 point)

Question 6 Translation (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. It is necessary that she know the address. (1 point)
  2. It is necessary that we be ready. (1 point)

Question 7 The note on the fridge (3 points)

Read the note, then answer in English.

A paper note from a host mother in Lausanne to Théo listing four things to do tomorrowPour demain, Théo :1. Il faut que tu sois prêt à 7 h 30.2. Il faut que tu prennes ton écharpe.3. Il faut que tu fasses ton lit.4. Il faut que tu aies deux francs pour le bus.
Note left by Mme Bonvin, Lausanne.
  1. At what time must Théo be ready? (1 point)
  2. Name two other things he must do. (1 point)
  3. Give the infinitives of sois and aies. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write three sentences telling a friend what to do before a school trip. Begin each with Il faut que and use three different verbs from this list: être, avoir, aller, faire, prendre. (1 point per correct sentence)

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