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French adverbs ending in -ment test for French 2 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: Most French adverbs of manner end in -ment, the equivalent of English -ly. This French 2 test on French adverbs ending in -ment has 9 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: build the adverb, more adverbs and bon, bien, mauvais, mal. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test lasts 45 minutes and is worth 20 points. It covers the formation of -ment adverbs, the forms -amment and -emment, the choice between bon and bien, adverb placement in the passé composé, one reading text and short writing. No notes are allowed.

Level: French 2 (high school, ACTFL Novice High) · Standards: ACTFL Novice High, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational

Time: 45 minutes · 9 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Build the adverb (2 points)

Write the adverb.

  1. sérieux (1 point)
  2. évident (1 point)

Question 2 More adverbs (2 points)

Write the adverb.

  1. poli (1 point)
  2. brillant (1 point)

Question 3 Bon, bien, mauvais, mal (2 points)

Choose the correct word.

  1. Elle chante très (bon / bien). (1 point)
  2. C’est une (mauvaise / mal) surprise. (1 point)

Question 4 Placement in the passé composé (2 points)

Add the adverb in the correct place.

  1. Nous avons mangé. (trop) (1 point)
  2. Il a expliqué la règle. (clairement) (1 point)

Question 5 Reading: an exchange in Annecy (3 points)

Read the text, then answer in French.

Cet été, Maya a passé deux semaines chez sa correspondante à Annecy. Elle a vite aimé la ville. Chaque matin, elle a lentement marché au bord du lac avec la grand-mère de sa correspondante. Malheureusement, il a plu mercredi. Heureusement, la famille a gentiment organisé un après-midi de jeux.

  1. Combien de temps Maya est-elle restée à Annecy ? (1 point)
  2. Que fait Maya chaque matin ? (1 point)
  3. Que fait la famille quand il pleut ? (1 point)

Question 6 Read the table (2 points)

Look at the table and write two sentences using the adverb of each adjective.

Table of three students and an adjective: Camille lente, Rémi rapide, Awa prudentCamille litlentRémi écritrapideAwa traverse la rueprudent
Three habits.

Write one sentence for Camille and one for Rémi or Awa.

Question 7 Find the mistakes (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. Il parle poli à la prof. (1 point)
  2. J’ai dormi bien hier soir. (1 point)

Question 8 Translate into French (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. Fortunately, the store is open. (1 point)
  2. She has always answered patiently. (1 point)

Question 9 Short writing: my morning (3 points)

Write three sentences in the passé composé about your morning. Use three different adverbs, including one ending in -ment and one placed between the auxiliary and the participle.

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