Q2W5 BLENDED RéVISONS les Déterminants

Front

What is the JOB (= USAGE) of a Demonstrative Adjective?

Back

to describe the location of an object in comparison to the person talking about it

Answer explanation

A Demonstrative Adjective indicates the location of a Noun relative to the speaker, such as 'this' or 'that'.

Demonstrative Adjectives helps clarify which specific Noun is being referred to based on its proximity to the speaker.

Front

To USE the correct Demonstrative Adjective in French, I must know if the Noun it introduces is Masculine OR Feminine (GENDER) Singular OR Plural (NUMBER)

Back

True

Answer explanation

TRUE. In French, Demonstrative Adjectives must agree in GENDER (Masculine/Feminine) and NUMBER (Singular/Plural) with the Noun they introduce/modify.

Correct FORMATION (spelling in GENDER/NUMBER) is essential for correct USAGE.

Front

Ces means these and those

Back

True

Answer explanation

The statement is TRUE because 'ces' in French translates to 'these' and 'those' in English, indicating proximity or distance between the Noun and the person speaking about the Noun.

ex: These cars vs. Those cars.

Front

Which Demonstrative Adjective is used before Feminine, Singular Nouns?

Back

cette

Answer explanation

'cette' is the correct FORM (spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective before a Feminine, Singular Noun in French

ex:

Cette musicienne = This musician (female musician)

Cette musique= This music

'Ce' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun

'Cet' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun beginning with a vowel

'Ces' introduces Plural Nouns.

Front

Which FORM (Spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective introduces Masculine, Singular Nouns that do not start with a vowel?

Back

ce

Answer explanation

'ce' is the correct FORM (spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective before a Masculine, Singular Noun that does NOT begin with a vowel) in French

ex:

Ce musicien = This musician

Ce festival = This festival

'Cette' introduces a Feminine Singular Noun

'Cet' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun beginning with a vowel

'Ces' introduces Plural Nouns.

Front

Which FORM (Spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective introduces Masculine, Singular Nouns that DO start with a vowel or silent h? Options: ce, cette, cet, ces

Back

cet

Answer explanation

'cet' is the correct FORM (spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective before a Masculine, Singular Noun that begins with a vowel or h in French.

ex: Cet ami = This friend, cet hôtel = This hotel

'Cette' introduces a Feminine Singular Noun

'Ce' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a consonant.

'Ces' introduces Plural Nouns.

Front

Which FORM (Spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective introduces Masculine, Plural Nouns? Options: ce, cette, cet, ces

Back

ces

Answer explanation

'ces' is the correct FORM (spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective before a PLURAL Noun in French.

ex: Ces amis = These friends, ces hôtels = These hotels

'Cette' introduces a Feminine Singular Noun

'Ce' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a consonant.

'Cet' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a vowel or silent h.

Front

Which FORM (Spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective introduces Feminine, Plural Nouns? Options: ce, cette, cet, ces

Back

ces

Answer explanation

'ces' is the correct FORM (spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective before a PLURAL Noun in French.

ex: Ces amies = These friends (F.PL.),

ces histoires = These stories/dramas.

'Cette' introduces a Feminine Singular Noun

'Ce' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a consonant.

'Cet' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a vowel or silent h.

Front

Which FORM (Spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective introduces ALL Plural Nouns, the M.PL. Nouns and the F.PL. Nouns?

Back

ces

Answer explanation

'ces' is the correct FORM (spelling) of the Demonstrative Adjective before a PLURAL Noun in French.

ex:

Ces amis = These friends (M.PL.)

Ces amies = These friends (F.PL.)

Ces hôtels = These hotels (M.PL.)

Ces histoires = These stories/dramas (F.PL.)

'Cette' introduces a Feminine Singular Noun

'Ce' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a consonant.

'Cet' introduces a Masculine Singular Noun that begins with a vowel or silent h.

Front

Cette, Cet & Ce ALL mean This or That

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