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French essay structure test for French 4 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: A French essay has three blocks: an introduction, a body of two or three paragraphs and a conclusion. This French 4 test on French essay structure has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: name the parts, choose the connector and read the outline. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks knowledge of essay parts, connectors, plan announcements and short writing. Answer in French where asked. Keep the structure visible and use correct connectors. No dictionaries are allowed.

Level: French 4 (high school, ACTFL Intermediate Mid) · Standards: ACTFL Intermediate Mid, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational, WL 4.1 Language Comparisons

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

Question 1 Name the parts (2 points)

Give the French name of each part.

  1. The central question of the essay. (1 point)
  2. The sentence that previews the order of the ideas. (1 point)

Question 2 Choose the connector (2 points)

Complete with the best connector.

  1. Le train est rapide ; ____, il coûte cher. (1 point)
  2. Il a bien étudié ; ____, il a réussi. (1 point)

Question 3 Read the outline (3 points)

Outline of an essay about city bikesSujet : Le vélo est-il la solution pour la ville ?Introduction : les rues de Lyon sont pleines de voitures.I. Le vélo est rapide et économique exemple : une étudiante gagne vingt minutes par jourII. Le vélo a des limites exemple : danger sous la pluie et en hiverConclusion : oui, mais avec des pistes cyclables.
An essay outline.
  1. Write the guiding question. (1 point)
  2. Which part presents a limit? (1 point)
  3. Write one connector to link I and II. (1 point)

Question 4 Plan the argument (2 points)

For the topic Les jeux vidéo aident-ils les jeunes ? do the following.

  1. Rewrite it as a guiding question if needed, or keep it. (1 point)
  2. Write one sentence announcing the plan. (1 point)

Question 5 Translate into French (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. First, the park is free. (1 point)
  2. However, it is often crowded. (1 point)
  3. In conclusion, it is a good idea. (1 point)

Question 6 Correct the mistake (2 points)

Correct the mistake in each sentence.

  1. Car, il est tard, nous partons. (1 point)
  2. En conclusion, je vais dire que le sport est bon. (Make it impersonal.) (1 point)

Question 7 Build a paragraph (2 points)

Write a three-sentence paragraph about the benefits of reading: one idea, one example, one conclusion. Use two connectors.

Question 8 Write an introduction (4 points)

Write an introduction of 4 to 5 sentences for the topic Faut-il apprendre une deuxième langue étrangère ? Include the hook, the guiding question and the plan.

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