Simple Relative Pronouns MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class 9 students studying French (Code 018), focusing on the Grammar unit. Test your understanding of basic usage of simple relative pronouns (Pronoms relatifs simples) like qui, que, and où. Submit your answers to see your score and download a PDF of your answer sheet.
Understanding Simple Relative Pronouns: Qui, Que, Où
Relative pronouns (les pronoms relatifs) are essential words in French used to connect a main clause to a relative clause. They help avoid repetition by replacing a noun or pronoun. The most common simple relative pronouns are qui, que, and où.
1. The Pronoun ‘Qui’ (Who / Which / That)
Qui is used to replace the subject of the verb in the relative clause. It can refer to people or things. The key rule is that ‘qui’ is always followed by a verb.
- Example (Person): C’est le garçon qui parle français. (He is the boy who speaks French.) Here, ‘qui’ replaces ‘le garçon’ and is the subject of the verb ‘parle’.
- Example (Thing): J’ai un livre qui est très intéressant. (I have a book that is very interesting.) Here, ‘qui’ replaces ‘un livre’ and is the subject of the verb ‘est’.
2. The Pronoun ‘Que’ / ‘Qu” (Whom / Which / That)
Que is used to replace the direct object of the verb in the relative clause. It can also refer to people or things. The key rule is that ‘que’ is always followed by a subject (a noun or pronoun).
When ‘que’ is followed by a word starting with a vowel or a silent ‘h’, it becomes qu’.
- Example: La pomme que tu manges est rouge. (The apple that you are eating is red.) Here, ‘que’ replaces ‘la pomme’, which is the direct object of the verb ‘manges’. Notice it’s followed by the subject ‘tu’.
- Example with ‘qu”: Le film qu’il regarde est un documentaire. (The film that he is watching is a documentary.)
3. The Pronoun ‘Où’ (Where / When)
Où is used to replace a noun that indicates a place or a time.
- For Place (Where): C’est la ville où je suis né. (This is the city where I was born.) Here, ‘où’ replaces ‘la ville’.
- For Time (When): Je me souviens du jour où nous nous sommes rencontrés. (I remember the day when we met.) Here, ‘où’ replaces ‘le jour’.
Quick Comparison Table
| Pronoun | Function | Is followed by… | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qui | Subject | A verb | Le chien qui aboie. (The dog that is barking.) |
| Que / Qu’ | Direct Object | A subject + verb | Le livre que je lis. (The book that I am reading.) |
| Où | Place or Time | A subject + verb | La maison où j’habite. (The house where I live.) |
Key Revision Points
- Use qui when the word it replaces is the subject of the next verb. (qui + verb)
- Use que when the word it replaces is the direct object. (que + subject)
- Use où when the word it replaces refers to a place or a moment in time.
Extra Practice Questions
- C’est le parc ___ nous allons souvent pour nous promener.
- J’ai trouvé la clé ___ j’avais perdue hier.
- Les amis ___ sont venus à la fête sont très sympathiques.
- C’est une histoire ___ me fait toujours rire.
- Je n’oublierai jamais l’année ___ j’ai obtenu mon diplôme.
Answers: 1. où, 2. que, 3. qui, 4. qui, 5. où
