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French subjunctive advanced test for French B2 (free PDF download)

Subjunctive after superlatives and in relative clauses – French B2 test with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

Quick answer: At B2 the French subjunctive appears after a superlative (le plus, le seul, le premier) when the speaker gives an opinion, in relative clauses about someone or something sought, doubtful or denied, and in sentences that open with que, such as Qu'il pleuve ou non, nous sortons. This French B2 test on French subjunctive advanced has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: subjunctive forms, indicative or subjunctive and past subjunctive. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks the advanced uses of the French subjunctive at B2: forms, mood choice, the past subjunctive, opening que, rewriting, a reading question about a job ad and a short writing task. The total is 20 points and the time is 45 minutes.

Level: French B2 (CEFR upper intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B2, Writing

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

Question 1 Subjunctive forms (3 points)

Write the subjunctive form.

  1. que je (pouvoir) (1 point)
  2. qu’elle (savoir) (1 point)
  3. que vous (faire) (1 point)

Question 2 Indicative or subjunctive (3 points)

Write the verb in brackets in the correct mood.

  1. Je cherche un logement qui (avoir) un balcon. (1 point)
  2. J’ai trouvé un logement qui (avoir) un balcon. (1 point)
  3. Il n’y a personne qui (pouvoir) m’aider. (1 point)

Question 3 Past subjunctive (2 points)

Write the past subjunctive.

  1. C’est le plus beau voyage que j'(faire). (1 point)
  2. Elle est la seule qui (venir). (1 point)

Question 4 Opening que (2 points)

Complete with the subjunctive.

  1. Qu’il (réussir) ou non, nous l’aiderons. (1 point)
  2. Qu’elle (entrer) ! (1 point)

Question 5 Rewriting (2 points)

Combine into one sentence.

  1. C’est un hôtel agréable. Je le connais à Dakar. (le plus) (1 point)
  2. Awa est une étudiante. Elle peut venir. Elle est la seule. (1 point)

Question 6 Reading: the job ad (3 points)

Read and answer in English.

Job advertisement mock-up for a tourist guide in NantesOFFRE : guide touristique à NantesNous cherchons un guide qui parle espagnol et quiconnaisse l’histoire de la ville. Aucun candidat qui aitces deux qualités ne s’est présenté. Qu’il soit débutantou expérimenté, nous le formerons.
A job advertisement for a guide in Nantes.
  1. What job is advertised? (1 point)
  2. What problem did the agency meet? (1 point)
  3. Are beginners accepted? (1 point)

Question 7 Translation (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I am looking for a teacher who can speak Arabic. (1 point)
  2. It is the best film I have seen. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write 3 sentences in French to describe your ideal job. Use one superlative, one search clause with qui and one opening que.

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