Les Adjectifs Demonstratif

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use the correct demonstrative adjective in French when identifying or pointing out nouns?

• Because it helps clarify which noun is being referred to based on gender and number.

• Because French nouns do not have demonstrative adjectives.

• Because demonstrative adjectives are only used for plural nouns.

• Because demonstrative adjectives are not affected by gender or number.

How does demonstrative adjectives agree with the subject?



Demonstrative adjectives follow the rules of agreement. They agree in gender and in number with the noun they modify. 

Open Ended

Explain how the form of French demonstrative adjectives changes depending on the gender and number of the noun. Provide examples from both masculine and feminine nouns, in singular and plural forms.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of demonstrative adjectives in French?

• To describe the color of objects

• To refer to nouns that are near or far

• To indicate possession

• To show quantity

Open Ended

Based on the examples provided, how does context help determine whether 'ce' means 'this/these' or 'that/those' in French?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The French demonstrative adjective for 'these cookies (here)' is

biscuits-ci.

Open Ended

Explain how the endings -ci and -là are used with demonstrative adjectives in French to indicate location.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences correctly uses both -ci and -là to contrast similar items?

• J’aime ce cadeau-ci mais je préfère ce cadeau-là.

• Je mange ce gâteau-ci et ce gâteau.

• Nous achetons ces bonbons et Isabelle achète ce gâteau.

• Tu achètes ce fromage-ci ou ce fromage.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about French demonstrative adjectives, how would you explain their use to someone new to the topic?

Multiple Choice

How do demonstrative adjectives in French change based on the noun they modify?

• They change based on the gender and number of the noun.

• They always stay the same.

• They only change for masculine nouns.

• They only change for plural nouns.