Verbs – Present MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class IX students studying French (Code 018). It focuses on the Grammar unit, specifically on the topic of Verbs in the Present Tense (Le Présent de l’indicatif). You will be tested on the conjugation of regular and common irregular verbs. Complete the 10 multiple-choice questions, submit your answers to see your score, and then download the PDF of your answer sheet for review.
Understanding the Present Tense (Le Présent de l’indicatif) in French
The present tense, or le présent de l’indicatif, is the most common tense in French. It is used to describe actions happening now, habitual actions, and general truths. Mastering the present tense is fundamental to speaking and writing French correctly. Conjugation depends on the verb group and whether the verb is regular or irregular.
Regular Verb Conjugations
Regular French verbs are categorized into three main groups based on their infinitive endings: -er, -ir, and -re.
1. First Group: Verbs ending in -er (e.g., parler – to speak)
This is the largest group. To conjugate, drop the -er and add the following endings:
- je: -e (je parle)
- tu: -es (tu parles)
- il/elle/on: -e (il parle)
- nous: -ons (nous parlons)
- vous: -ez (vous parlez)
- ils/elles: -ent (ils parlent)
2. Second Group: Verbs ending in -ir (e.g., finir – to finish)
These verbs are conjugated by dropping the -ir and adding these endings. Note the “-iss-” in the plural forms.
- je: -is (je finis)
- tu: -is (tu finis)
- il/elle/on: -it (il finit)
- nous: -issons (nous finissons)
- vous: -issez (vous finissez)
- ils/elles: -issent (ils finissent)
3. Third Group: Verbs ending in -re (e.g., vendre – to sell)
To conjugate these verbs, drop the -re and add the following endings:
- je: -s (je vends)
- tu: -s (tu vends)
- il/elle/on: – (no ending) (il vend)
- nous: -ons (nous vendons)
- vous: -ez (vous vendez)
- ils/elles: -ent (ils vendent)
Common Irregular Verbs
Many of the most frequently used verbs in French are irregular. Their conjugations do not follow a set pattern and must be memorized. Here are some of the most important ones:
| Pronoun | Être (to be) | Avoir (to have) | Aller (to go) | Faire (to do/make) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Je | suis | ai | vais | fais |
| Tu | es | as | vas | fais |
| Il/Elle/On | est | a | va | fait |
| Nous | sommes | avons | allons | faisons |
| Vous | êtes | avez | allez | faites |
| Ils/Elles | sont | ont | vont | font |
Quick Revision Points
- Identify the verb’s infinitive ending (-er, -ir, -re) to determine its group.
- For regular -er verbs, the endings are -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent.
- For regular -ir verbs, the endings are -is, -is, -it, -issons, -issez, -issent.
- For regular -re verbs, the endings are -s, -s, -, -ons, -ez, -ent.
- Memorize the conjugations of key irregular verbs like être, avoir, aller, and faire as they are essential for communication.
- Pay attention to the subject pronoun to choose the correct verb form.
Extra Practice Questions
Fill in the blanks with the correct present tense form of the verb in parentheses.
- Nous _______ la télévision. (regarder)
- Tu _______ à l’école. (aller)
- Les enfants _______ leurs jouets. (choisir)
- Je _______ soif. (avoir)
- Vous _______ une lettre. (écrire)
Answers: 1. regardons, 2. vas, 3. choisissent, 4. ai, 5. écrivez
