The problems are on the French Regular -ir And -re Verbs worksheet. Try them on your own first, then compare with the answers below.
Quick answer: Regular -ir verbs like finir drop -ir and add -is, -is, -it, -issons, -issez, -issent. This answer key corrects the 20 problems of the French 1 worksheet on regular -ir and -re verbs, from sort the verbs to translate a paragraph: the final answer in bold, the rule behind it, and a model answer for each writing task.
Here is the answer key of the French 1 worksheet on regular -ir and -re verbs. Try the worksheet first, then compare, and reread the lesson if a rule is unclear.
Level: French 1 (high school, ACTFL Novice) · Standards: ACTFL Novice Mid, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational
Regular -ir and -re verbs: the answers explained
Problem 1 Sort the verbs
The infinitive ending tells the family.
-ir: finir, choisir, réussir. -re: vendre, attendre, répondre.
Problem 2 Conjugate finir
Add -is, -is, -issons, -issez, -issent to the stem fin-.
(1) finis, (2) finis, (3) finissons, (4) finissez, (5) finissent
Problem 3 Conjugate vendre
The il form has no ending.
(1) vends, (2) vend, (3) vendons, (4) vendez, (5) vendent
Problem 4 Choose the form
Match the ending to the subject.
(1) choisit, (2) réussissons, (3) attendent, (4) réponds
Problem 5 Fill in the chart
Stem attend- + endings.
tu attends, il attend, vous attendez, ils attendent
Problem 6 Translate the sentences
No pour after attendre.
(1) Je finis à 16 h. (2) Nous choisissons un cadeau. (3) Ils attendent le bus.
Problem 7 Complete with the right verb
Choose the ending for each subject.
(1) vend, (2) répondent, (3) réussis, (4) remplissons
Problem 8 Make it negative
Place ne … pas around the verb; ne becomes n’ before a vowel.
(1) Je ne finis pas mes devoirs. (2) Elle n’attend pas Lucas. (3) Nous ne choisissons pas ce film.
Problem 9 Correct the mistake
No -t after vend; plural -iss-; attendre needs no pour.
(1) Il vend sa guitare. (2) Nous finissons à midi. (3) J’attends le bus. (4) Elles réussissent l’examen.
Problem 10 Translate to English
Keep present-tense meaning.
(1) Camille always answers my messages quickly. (2) Which sandwich are you choosing? (3) My parents are selling their car.
Problem 11 Turn into questions
Est-ce que goes before the statement; keep the verb the same.
(1) Est-ce que tu finis à 15 h ? (2) Est-ce que vous attendez Dylan ? (3) Est-ce qu’ils choisissent un cadeau ?
Problem 12 Fill in the paragraph
Subjects: Théo (il), sa sœur (elle), nous.
vend, choisit, attendons, répondons
Problem 13 Match questions and answers
Link the meaning of each question.
(1) b, (2) d, (3) a, (4) c
Problem 14 Read the poster
The details are on the poster.
(1) From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2) The guitar. (3) Reply.
Problem 15 Translate to French
Formal vous, third person il, first person je.
(1) Vous répondez au professeur ? (2) Il vend son vieux téléphone. (3) Je réussis.
Problem 16 Rewrite in the plural
Change the subject, then the verb ending.
(1) Nous choisissons un livre. (2) Elles attendent leur frère. (3) Vous répondez à Lina. (4) Ils vendent un gâteau.
Problem 17 Fix the paragraph
Four corrections: finissons, attend, choisit, vendent.
Le samedi, nous finissons à midi. Léa attend son frère au café. Elle choisit un jus. Ils vendent des cartes postales.
Problem 18 Read the text message
Details come directly from the text.
(1) At 3:45 p.m. (2) In front of the gym. (3) To choose the movie; she likes adventure movies.
Problem 19 Write about a day
Model answer: Le samedi, mon oncle vend des fruits au marché. Je choisis une pomme. J’attends ma sœur près du stand. Nous finissons à midi. Je réponds à un message de Camille.
Check: all five verbs are used once and correctly conjugated.
Problem 20 Translate a paragraph
Use the correct plural endings for nous.
Le samedi, notre club de français vend des crêpes. Nora choisit la musique et j’attends les clients. Nous finissons à 17 h et nous répondons à tous les messages.