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French relative pronouns adjective placement test 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 AP French test on French relative pronouns adjective placement has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: choose the pronoun, place the adjective and join the sentences. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks control of relative pronouns and adjective placement in descriptive French. Answer every question. The total is 20 points, and no hints are given.

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

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

Question 1 Choose the pronoun (3 points)

Complete with qui, que, dont or où.

  1. Le quartier ____ elle habite est calme. (1 point)
  2. L’artiste ____ tu parles expose ici. (1 point)
  3. La toile ____ j’ai achetée est petite. (1 point)

Question 2 Place the adjective (2 points)

Write the noun phrase correctly.

  1. maison / grand / blanc (1 point)
  2. fille / petit / canadien (1 point)

Question 3 Join the sentences (3 points)

Join each pair with a relative pronoun.

  1. Léa lit un roman. Ce roman raconte un voyage. (1 point)
  2. Voici la rue. J’ai grandi dans cette rue. (1 point)
  3. J’ai un ami. Son frère est sculpteur. (1 point)

Question 4 Correct the errors (2 points)

Rewrite correctly.

  1. Le tableau qu’est accroché au mur est ancien. (1 point)
  2. Une verte robe m’a plu. (1 point)

Question 5 Reading a description (4 points)

Simple plan of a gallery with room 1 for paintings, room 2 for photographs, and a gardenSalle 1 : peinturesSalle 2 : photosJardin
Plan of the gallery.

La galerie de Rémi se trouve à Lyon. Elle comprend deux salles, dont la première expose des peintures anciennes. La seconde présente des photos que Rémi a prises au Maroc. Derrière, il y a un jardin où les visiteurs peuvent se reposer.

  1. Où se trouve la galerie ? (1 point)
  2. Que montre la première salle ? (1 point)
  3. Qui a pris les photos ? (1 point)
  4. Que peuvent faire les visiteurs dans le jardin ? (1 point)

Question 6 Translate (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. The painter whose work I admire lives in Québec. (1 point)
  2. It is a beautiful old house. (1 point)

Question 7 Ce qui, ce que (1 point)

Complete: ____ m’étonne, c’est la taille de cette statue. (1 point)

Question 8 Describe a place (3 points)

Write 4 to 5 sentences in French describing a place you love. Use at least two relative pronouns and three adjectives placed correctly.

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