Understanding the French Subjunctive

In this video, Jennifer, a French teacher, introduces the present subjunctive, dispelling myths about its difficulty. She explains its usage, focusing on the element of doubt and the structure of sentences with main and dependent clauses. The video includes examples and exercises to help learners practice forming and using the subjunctive. Jennifer also provides resources on her blog and Quizlet for further study.

What is a common misconception about the French subjunctive?

• It is the hardest aspect of French.

• It is not used by native speakers.

• It is the easiest tense to learn.

• It is only used in written French.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use the subjunctive?

• Expressing an emotion

• Expressing doubt

• Expressing certainty

• Expressing a wish

What does the 'W' in 'weirdo' verbs stand for?

• Walking

• Writing

• Working

• Wishing

In a sentence using the subjunctive, what typically connects the main clause and the dependent clause?

• The word 'et'

• The word 'ou'

• The word 'mais'

• The word 'que'

Which verb form is used to find the stem for regular verbs in the subjunctive?

• Second person singular

• First person plural

• First person singular

• Third person plural

What is the stem for the verb 'boire' in the subjunctive for 'nous' and 'vous' forms?

• boiv-

• buv-

• bois-

• bu-

Which of the following verbs has an irregular stem in the subjunctive?

• Parler

• Manger

• Finir

• Faire

What is the subjunctive form of 'être' for 'je'?

• est

• suis

• soit

• sois

Which of the following is a key step in mastering the subjunctive?

• Only using it in writing

• Avoiding irregular verbs

• Ignoring it in conversation

• Practicing with exercises

What is the purpose of the exercises provided in the lesson?

• To practice forming the subjunctive

• To confuse students

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice pronunciation