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Relative pronouns in French test for French B1 (free PDF download)

Describing people and places with qui, que, où, dont – French B1 test with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

Quick answer: Relative pronouns link two sentences into one description. This French B1 test on relative pronouns in French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: qui, que or où, dont and ce qui, ce que, ce dont. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test lasts 45 minutes and is worth 20 points. It covers the relative pronouns used in descriptions at CEFR B1. Write full sentences, check every pronoun against its function and keep an eye on accents and agreement.

Level: French B1 (CEFR intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B1, Writing

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

Question 1 Qui, que or où (3 points)

Complete with qui, que, qu’ or où.

  1. La rue ___ j’habite est calme. (1 point)
  2. Le plat ___ il aime vient du Maroc. (1 point)
  3. Voilà l’amie ___ m’a aidée. (1 point)

Question 2 Dont (2 points)

Complete with dont and finish the sentence if needed.

  1. Voici le film ___ tout le monde parle. (1 point)
  2. Léa a un cousin ___ le restaurant est connu. (1 point)

Question 3 Ce qui, ce que, ce dont (2 points)

Complete with the correct form.

  1. ___ me plaît ici, c’est la lumière. (1 point)
  2. Je ne sais pas ___ elle a besoin. (1 point)

Question 4 Correct the mistake (3 points)

Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.

  1. La ville que je suis né est Dakar. (1 point)
  2. Le livre qui j’ai lu est long. (1 point)
  3. Voici l’artiste que j’ai besoin. (1 point)

Question 5 Join the sentences (3 points)

Join each pair into one sentence with a relative pronoun.

  1. Nous avons un voisin. Il joue de la guitare. (1 point)
  2. C’est un parc. Les enfants y jouent le dimanche. (1 point)
  3. J’ai une amie. Sa sœur est médecin à Liège. (1 point)

Question 6 Translate into French (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. The book I am reading is long. (1 point)
  2. I know the café where she works. (1 point)

Question 7 A hotel review (3 points)

Information card of the Hôtel Les Mouettes in Annecy with twelve rooms, a lake view and breakfast includedHôtel Les MouettesAnnecy – 12 chambres – vue sur le lacpetit-déjeuner compris
A hotel card.

Read the review, then answer the questions in English.

L’hôtel Les Mouettes est une petite maison blanche qui domine le lac. Le patron, dont la mère a fondé l’hôtel en 1975, sert un petit-déjeuner que tous les clients adorent. La chambre où j’ai dormi donnait sur les montagnes. Ce qui m’a le plus plu, c’est le silence.

  1. What does the white house overlook? (1 point)
  2. Who founded the hotel? (1 point)
  3. What did the writer like most? (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (2 points)

Write two sentences in French (about 25 words) to describe a person or a place you know. Use two different relative pronouns. (2 points)

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