Understanding the Present Subjunctive in French

This video tutorial explains the present subjunctive in French, detailing how to form it by removing the ENT ending from the 'il' form of the present tense and adding specific endings. It covers examples from different verb groups, addresses stem-changing verbs, and lists irregular verbs with unique stems. The video concludes with links to additional resources.

What is the first step in forming the present subjunctive for most verbs?

• Add the appropriate ending to the infinitive form

• Remove the ENT ending from the 'il' form of the present tense

• Use the past participle form

• Add 'e' to the end of the verb

Which of the following is true about the pronunciation of subjunctive endings?

• All endings are pronounced

• Only the 'nous' and 'vous' endings are pronounced

• None of the endings are pronounced

• Only the 'il' form is pronounced

How do you form the subjunctive stem for stem-changing verbs?

• Remove the ENT ending from the 'il' form

• Use the infinitive form

• Add 'e' to the end of the verb

• Take the 'nous' form of the present indicative and remove the ONS ending

Which verb is an example of a stem-changing verb in the present subjunctive?

• Vendre

• Parler

• Boire

• Finir

How many irregular verbs are there in the present subjunctive?

• Seven

• Ten

• Five

• Three

Which of the following verbs has two stems in the present subjunctive?

• Faire

• Savoir

• Aller

• Pouvoir

What is the subjunctive stem for the verb 'faire'?

• Fass

• F

• Fait

• Fais

Which verb is completely irregular in the present subjunctive?

• Savoir

• Vouloir

• Être

• Avoir

What should you do if you want to learn about the past subjunctive?

• Click the link provided in the video

• Watch the same video again

• Search for another video

• Read a textbook

Where can you find more resources related to French grammar and vocabulary?

• In the video description

• On the teacher's website

• In the provided playlists

• In a textbook