The questions are on the Express Opinion In French test. Take it under real conditions before reading the answer key.
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 scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the French B1 test on express opinion in French, from choose the opener to short writing, with the equivalent answers to accept.
Answer key and scoring guide of the French B1 test on express opinion in French. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.
Use the model answers and scoring notes below. In open questions, award points for correct use of the opener and connector, then for accuracy of the verb forms. Do not penalize a different but correct opinion.
Level: French B1 (CEFR intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B1, Spoken production
Express opinion in French: answers and scoring
Question 1 Choose the opener (2 points)
a. que b. ,
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 2 Connectors (2 points)
a. Puisque b. parce que
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 3 Firm reaction (1 point)
Pas du tout
Scoring: 1 point.
Question 4 Indicative or subjunctive (3 points)
a. est b. ait c. soit (doubt in a question)
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 5 Find and correct (2 points)
a. À mon avis, Paris est cher. b. Parce que je suis fatigué.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 6 Translate (3 points)
a. Je pense que ce travail est intéressant. b. Puisque tu connais la ville, choisis le café. c. Je ne pense pas que ce soit cher.
Scoring: 1 point each; half a point if only one small error.
Question 7 Reading: a forum post (4 points)
a. Parce qu’il est rapide. b. Il est trop plein à huit heures. c. Je trouve que… / Il me semble que… / Je ne pense pas que… d. Because it follows a negative opinion verb (doubt).
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 8 Short writing (3 points)
Model: À mon avis, c’est une bonne idée parce qu’on économise du temps. Par exemple, je commence plus tôt. Cependant, je ne pense pas que ce soit facile avec des enfants.
Scoring: 1 point for the opener and connector, 1 for verb accuracy, 1 for the contrast and example.