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French school subjects test for French 1 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: French school subjects take a definite article: le français, la musique, les maths. This French 1 test on French school subjects has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: articles, préférer and reading a timetable. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks school subject vocabulary, préférer, timetable reading and a short written answer. Work alone and do not use notes. The test is worth 20 points and takes 45 minutes.

Level: French 1 (high school, ACTFL Novice) · Standards: ACTFL Novice Mid, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational, WL 2.1 Cultural Practices

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

Question 1 Articles (3 points)

Write each subject with the correct article (le, la, l’ or les).

  1. ___ musique (1 point)
  2. ___ anglais (1 point)
  3. ___ maths (1 point)

Question 2 Préférer (3 points)

Write the correct form of préférer.

  1. tu ___ (1 point)
  2. nous ___ (1 point)
  3. ils ___ (1 point)

Question 3 Reading a timetable (3 points)

Read Malik’s timetable and answer in English.

Malik’s timetable: Wednesday 8 h français, 9 h anglais; Friday 8 h maths, 9 h EPS, 10 h 15 musiquemercredivendredi8 h9 h10 h 15françaismathsanglaisEPS—musique
Malik’s timetable.
  1. Which class does Malik have on Friday at 9 h? (1 point)
  2. At what time is his English class on Wednesday? (1 point)
  3. How many classes does he have on Friday? (1 point)

Question 4 Correct the mistakes (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. J’adore musique. (1 point)
  2. Vous préférons le sport. (1 point)

Question 5 Translate to French (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I hate Monday mornings. (1 point)
  2. She prefers biology to physics-chemistry. (1 point)
  3. We have music class on Tuesdays. (1 point)

Question 6 Translate to English (2 points)

Translate into English.

  1. Le cours d’EPS commence à 13 h 30. (1 point)
  2. Mes amis préfèrent l’espagnol à l’allemand. (1 point)

Question 7 Reading (2 points)

Read the text and answer in English.

Camille est élève au lycée à Nantes. Le lundi, elle a cours de maths à 8 h et d’anglais à 10 h. Elle adore l’anglais, mais elle déteste les maths. Le jeudi, elle a EPS : elle préfère ce cours à tous les autres.

  1. Which subject does Camille hate? (1 point)
  2. On which day does she have PE? (1 point)

Question 8 Writing (2 points)

Write three sentences in French: one about a subject you like, one about a subject you do not like, and one that says which class you have on Fridays.

See the French School Subjects test answer key with scoring

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