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Subjunctive vs indicative opinion French test for AP French (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: In a French opinion statement, the indicative presents an idea as true or probable (Je pense que c'est juste), while the subjunctive marks doubt, wish, necessity or judgment (Je doute que ce soit juste). This AP French test on subjunctive vs indicative opinion French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: conjugation, choose the mood and correct the errors. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks mastery of mood choice in French opinion statements. Answer all questions without notes. Each question shows its points, and the total is 20.

Level: AP French Language and Culture · Standards: AP French Language and Culture (College Board CED), Theme: Personal and Public Identities

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

Question 1 Conjugation (2 points)

Write the present subjunctive after il faut que.

  1. tu / être (0.5 point)
  2. nous / finir (0.5 point)
  3. elle / aller (0.5 point)
  4. ils / pouvoir (0.5 point)

Question 2 Choose the mood (3 points)

Complete with the correct form.

  1. Il est évident que Binta (avoir) raison. (1 point)
  2. Je ne crois pas qu’il (savoir) la réponse. (1 point)
  3. Penses-tu qu’elle (venir) ? (1 point)

Question 3 Correct the errors (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. Il faut que nous allons voter. (1 point)
  2. Je veux que je parle. (1 point)

Question 4 Translation (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I doubt that she is ready. (1 point)
  2. I think that identity matters. (1 point)

Question 5 Reading a letter (3 points)

Letter box with greeting and short message about learning two languagesChère rédaction,Je suis sûr que parler deux langues enrichit l’esprit.Il est dommage que tant d’écoles ne l’enseignent pas.Cordialement, Lucas
Letter to a school newspaper.
  1. Quelle expression montre la certitude de Lucas ? (1 point)
  2. Quel mode suit « il est dommage que » ? (1 point)
  3. Pourquoi « enrichit » est-il à l’indicatif ? (1 point)

Question 6 Rewrite with nuance (2 points)

Rewrite with Je ne suis pas sûr que…

  1. Le multilinguisme est facile. (1 point)
  2. Les élèves comprennent ce choix. (1 point)

Question 7 Infinitive or subjunctive (2 points)

Complete with an infinitive or que + subjunctive.

  1. Tu veux (réussir) ; je veux aussi (tu / réussir). (1 point)
  2. Il est important (apprendre) l’histoire ; il faut (les élèves / apprendre) l’histoire. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (4 points)

Write 5 to 6 sentences in French defending or rejecting this opinion: Il faut que chaque élève parle deux langues. Use at least two subjunctive constructions and one indicative opener.

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