Exploring French Present Participles and Usage of QUE vs QUOI

The video tutorial covers the introduction and greetings, followed by an overview of the session topics, including the difference between 'Co' and 'Qua', present participles, and other French grammar elements. The instructor explains the present participle in French, comparing it to English usage, and provides examples. The session includes a practice segment where participants conjugate various verbs into the present participle form. The tutorial concludes with a Q&A session addressing participant queries.

What was the main reason for the delay in starting the session?

• Forgot the time

• Technical issues

• Internet outage

• Traffic jam

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What is the primary difference between 'que' and 'quoi'?

• 'Que' is used in formal speech, 'quoi' is used in informal speech.

• 'Que' is used at the beginning of a question, 'quoi' is used at the end.

• 'Que' is used in statements, 'quoi' is used in questions.

• 'Que' is used for objects, 'quoi' is used for people.

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In French, how do you form the present participle?

• By using the past participle form of the verb

• By taking the 'nous' form of the verb in present tense and adding 'ant'

• By using the verb in its infinitive form

• By adding 'ing' to the verb

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Which of the following is the present participle of 'parler'?

• Parlé

• Parler

• Parlons

• Parlant

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What is the present participle of 'finir'?

• Finissant

• Fini

• Finir

• Finissons

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How do you say 'by doing' in French using the verb 'faire'?

• Fait

• Faire

• Faisant

• Faisons

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Which verb form is used to create the present participle in French?

• Past participle

• Infinitive

• Nous form in present tense

• Imperative

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What is the present participle of 'pouvoir'?

• Pouvons

• Pouvant

• Pu

• Pouvoir

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Which of the following is an exception when forming the present participle?

• Faire

• Être

• Pouvoir

• Avoir

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CCSS.L.3.1D

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What is a key tip for learning French mentioned in the conclusion?

• Focus only on grammar

• Learn vocabulary first

• Watch French movies

• Practice speaking with native speakers

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