Practise your French Imparfait Irregular Verbs

The video tutorial covers the conjugation of third group verbs in the French Amperfe tense, equivalent to the imperfect or past tense in English. It explains the differences between the passive composite and the Amperfe, focusing on actions that occurred over time. The tutorial provides detailed instructions on forming the Amperfe with both regular and irregular verbs, using examples like 'prendre' and 'voir'. It concludes with practical exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the main difference between the imperfect tense and the past tense in French?

• Imperfect tense is used for actions that will never happen.

• Imperfect tense is only used for future actions.

• Imperfect tense is used for habitual or ongoing past actions.

• Imperfect tense describes actions that were completed in the past.

Which of the following is necessary to form the imperfect tense in French?

• Ignoring the verb stem.

• Using only regular verbs.

• Adding the correct endings to the verb stem.

• Using the future tense stem.

How do you form the stem for irregular verbs in the imperfect tense?

• Use the infinitive form of the verb.

• Use the stem from the present tense 'nous' form.

• Use the past participle of the verb.

• Use the future tense form of the verb.

Which verb is used as an example of an irregular verb in the imperfect tense?

• Manger

• Prendre

• Finir

• Aimer

What is the stem for the verb 'boire' in the imperfect tense?

• Bois

• Buv

• Bou

• Boiv

Which of the following verbs has the stem 'lis' in the imperfect tense?

• Dire

• Voir

• Écrire

• Lire

How do you say 'he used to sleep' in French using the verb 'dormir'?

• Il dormait

• Il dormi

• Il dormira

• Il dorme

What is the correct ending for 'nous' in the imperfect tense?

• ait

• aient

• iez

• ions

In the sentence 'Les enfants ne faisaient pas de natation', what does 'faisaient' mean?

• Do

• Will do

• Were doing

• Did

Which subject pronoun is used for 'les enfants' in the imperfect tense?

• Nous

• Ils

• Tu

• Je