This 30-question B1 grammar test practises the French present subjunctive (le subjonctif présent). It covers regular and irregular forms, the expressions and conjunctions that trigger it, and how it contrasts with the indicative, including in negatives and questions. It suits intermediate learners, as well as teachers who need a quick printable check or revision sheet.
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About this test
This 30-question B1 grammar test practises the French present subjunctive (le subjonctif présent). It covers regular and irregular forms, the expressions and conjunctions that trigger it, and how it contrasts with the indicative, including in negatives and questions. It suits intermediate learners, as well as teachers who need a quick printable check or revision sheet.
Topics covered
Regular subjunctive formsIrregular verbs (être, avoir, faire, aller, pouvoir, savoir)Il faut que / vouloir queEmotion and doubtSubjunctive vs indicativeConjunctions (bien que, pour que, avant que)Negatives and questionsError correction
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Notes for teachers
Part 1 checks forms, Part 2 checks when the subjunctive is needed, and Part 3 checks use in negatives and questions and the ability to spot errors. The test targets common B1 mistakes: using the indicative after 'il faut que', using the subjunctive after 'espérer' or affirmative 'penser', invented forms such as 'soyiez' or 'aillons', and using 'que' + subjunctive when both clauses have the same subject. As a follow-up, ask students to write five sentences about a friend's plans using 'je veux que', 'il faut que', 'bien que', 'pour que' and 'je ne pense pas que'.
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