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Express opinion in French test for French B1 (free PDF download)

Giving your opinion and defending it – French B1 test with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

Quick answer: To give an opinion in French, open with je pense que, je trouve que, il me semble que or à mon avis, then add a reason with parce que, car or puisque. This French B1 test on express opinion in French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: choose the opener, connectors and firm reaction. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test lasts 45 minutes. Answer in French unless told otherwise. Read each question carefully and write complete sentences. No notes and no dictionary.

Level: French B1 (CEFR intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B1, Spoken production

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

Question 1 Choose the opener (2 points)

Complete each sentence with a word or a comma.

  1. Je pense ___ ce restaurant est excellent. (1 point)
  2. À mon avis___ il faut partir tôt. (1 point)

Question 2 Connectors (2 points)

Complete with parce que or puisque.

  1. ___ tu as une voiture, conduis-nous. (1 point)
  2. Je reste à Lausanne ___ j’aime la vie ici. (1 point)

Question 3 Firm reaction (1 point)

Complete with Pas du tout or Tout à fait: — Les trains sont toujours à l’heure. — ___ ! C’est faux. (1 point)

Question 4 Indicative or subjunctive (3 points)

Write the correct form of the verb in brackets.

  1. Je pense que le film (être) ___ drôle. (1 point)
  2. Je ne pense pas qu’il (avoir) ___ raison. (1 point)
  3. Crois-tu que ce (être) ___ possible ? (1 point)

Question 5 Find and correct (2 points)

Correct the mistake in each sentence.

  1. À mon avis que Paris est cher. (1 point)
  2. — Pourquoi tu pars ? — Car je suis fatigué. (1 point)

Question 6 Translate (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I think that this job is interesting. (1 point)
  2. Since you know the city, choose the café. (1 point)
  3. I don’t think it’s expensive. (1 point)

Question 7 Reading: a forum post (4 points)

Read the post and answer.

Forum post by Hugo about the metro in LilleHugo, LilleJe trouve que le métro est très pratique parce qu’il estrapide. Cependant, il me semble qu’il est trop plein àhuit heures. Je ne pense pas que ce soit agréable.
A post about the metro.
  1. Pourquoi Hugo aime-t-il le métro ? (1 point)
  2. Quel est le problème ? (1 point)
  3. Copy one phrase that gives a feeling. (1 point)
  4. Why is ce soit in the subjunctive? Answer in English. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write 4 sentences giving your opinion on: Travailler à la maison, est-ce une bonne idée ? Use one opener, parce que, an example and cependant. (3 points)

See the Express Opinion In French test answer key with scoring

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