The questions are on the French Stem-changing Verbs test. Take it under real conditions before reading the answer key.
Quick answer: Stem-changing verbs are regular -er verbs whose stem changes spelling in the je, tu, il/elle and ils/elles forms, but not in nous and vous. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the French 2 test on stem-changing verbs, from find the infinitive to short writing, with the equivalent answers to accept.
Answer key and scoring guide of the French 2 test on stem-changing verbs. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.
Level: French 2 (high school, ACTFL Novice High) · Standards: ACTFL Novice High, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational
Stem-changing verbs: answers and scoring
Question 1 Find the infinitive (2 points)
(a) acheter (b) préférer
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 2 Conjugate (4 points)
(a) je jette (b) nous appelons (c) vous payez (d) elles préfèrent
Scoring: 1 point each; no point for a missing accent or consonant.
Question 3 Nous forms (2 points)
(a) nous mangeons (b) nous commençons
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 4 Change the subject (2 points)
(a) Nous achetons un livre. (b) Ils jettent les bouteilles.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 5 Reading: a café menu (3 points)
(a) The crêpe. (b) A croque-monsieur and a juice. (c) 9,50 € (6,50 + 3,00).
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 6 Correct the mistake (2 points)
(a) Nous préférons le train. (b) J’appelle ma sœur.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 7 Translate into French (2 points)
(a) Nous commençons à neuf heures. (b) Elle achète un billet.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 8 Short writing (3 points)
Model: J’achète un sweat. Mes amis préfèrent les chaussures. Nous mangeons une glace.
Scoring: 1 point per correct sentence with a different verb from the chapter, correct spelling of the stem.