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French relative pronouns adjective placement test answer key with scoring for AP French (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: Relative pronouns (qui, que, dont, où, lequel) join two sentences into one elegant description, and adjective placement decides rhythm and meaning. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the AP French test on French relative pronouns adjective placement, from choose the pronoun to describe a place, with the equivalent answers to accept.

Answer key and scoring guide of the AP French test on French relative pronouns adjective placement. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.

Use the model answers and scoring notes below. Accept alternative correct formulations, and deduct only once for a repeated error in the same question.

Level: AP French Language and Culture · Standards: AP French Language and Culture (College Board CED), Theme: Beauty and Aesthetics

French relative pronouns adjective placement: answers and scoring

Question 1 Choose the pronoun (3 points)

a. où — b. dont — c. que

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 2 Place the adjective (2 points)

a. une grande maison blanche — b. une petite fille canadienne

Scoring: 1 point each; 0.5 for the correct order without agreement.

Question 3 Join the sentences (3 points)

a. Léa lit un roman qui raconte un voyage. — b. Voici la rue où j’ai grandi. — c. J’ai un ami dont le frère est sculpteur.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 4 Correct the errors (2 points)

a. Le tableau qui est accroché au mur est ancien. — b. Une robe verte m’a plu.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 5 Reading a description (4 points)

a. À Lyon. — b. Des peintures anciennes. — c. Rémi les a prises (au Maroc). — d. Ils peuvent se reposer.

Scoring: 1 point per item.

Question 6 Translate (2 points)

a. Le peintre dont j’admire l’œuvre habite au Québec. — b. C’est une belle vieille maison.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 7 Ce qui, ce que (1 point)

Ce qui m’étonne, c’est la taille de cette statue.

Scoring: 1 point.

Question 8 Describe a place (3 points)

Model: J’aime la plage de Tahiti où je vais chaque été. C’est un endroit calme dont les couleurs changent avec la lumière. On y voit de grandes vagues turquoise et un petit village blanc.

Scoring: 1 point for relative pronouns, 1 point for adjective placement, 1 point for overall accuracy.

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