The questions are on the Short Messages In French test. Take it under real conditions before reading the answer key.
Quick answer: A short message in French has three parts: an opening that matches the reader (Salut or Bonjour Madame), one or two present-tense facts such as Je suis à Nice. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the French A1 test on short messages in French, from opening and closing to write a text, with the equivalent answers to accept.
Answer key and scoring guide of the French A1 test on short messages in French. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.
Level: French A1 (CEFR beginner) · Standards: CEFR A1, Writing
Short messages in French: answers and scoring
Question 1 Opening and closing (3 points)
a) Chère tante, … Gros bisous (or Coucou / Bises) b) Bonjour Monsieur Dupont, … Cordialement c) Salut Théo, … À bientôt
Scoring: 1 point per reader if both opening and closing fit the tone.
Question 2 Dates and hours (2 points)
a) le 21 juin b) Rendez-vous à 18 h 45
Scoring: 1 point each; day before month, 24-hour style.
Question 3 Short forms (2 points)
a) beaucoup b) désolé
Scoring: 1 point each; accept désolée.
Question 4 Translate (3 points)
a) Il fait beau. b) Je rentre lundi. c) Tu es libre samedi ?
Scoring: 1 point each; ignore small accent slips only once.
Question 5 Read the postcard (4 points)
a) In Montréal b) Cold, -5 degrees c) Chloé d) Monday at 6 p.m.
Scoring: 1 point per correct detail.
Question 6 Correct the mistakes (2 points)
a) Chère Sophie, b) Rendez-vous le 8 mars.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 7 Replies (2 points)
a) Oui, d’accord ! b) Désolé, je ne peux pas.
Scoring: 1 point each for a logical, correct French reply.
Question 8 Write a text (2 points)
Model: Salut Lola ! Je suis à Annecy et il fait beau. On déjeune demain à midi ?
Scoring: 1 point for the three required elements, 1 point for correct spelling and punctuation.