Vandertramps
What is special about DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP verbs?
They use être as an auxiliary
How do you form the present participle?
Take the "nous" form of a verb and remove the "ons" then add "ant"
What are the subjunctive endings?
e, es, e, ions, iez, ent
Give the French word for: to lose
perdre
Explain the difference between personal and informative writing styles
Informative: unbiased, facts, provides information
Name the 4 verbs in the acronym that start with the letter "R"
rester, retourner, revenir, rentrer
Change the following two verbs to their present participle form: Gagner & Manger
gagnant / mangeant
How do you find the stem of a verb in the subjunctive?
Give the French word for:lazy
parresseux/euse
Explain the text type elements of a personal letter
date, place, greeting, reason for writing/intro, sign-off
True or false - all Vandertramp verbs also have irregular past participles.
FALSE
Change the sentence to show simultaneous actions using the present participle: Il chante et il travaille
Il chante en travaillant
Choose one irregular verb and conjugate it in the subjunctive.
Give the French word for: exhaustion
l'epuisement
Explain the text type elements of a speech
Name the opposite of the following 3 verbs = monter / mourir / arriver
descendre / naitre / partir
être - étant / avoir - ayant / savoir - sachant
Desire, doubt, obligation, emotions
Give the French word for: to fall asleep
s'endormir
Produce the sentence in French: It is necessary that we lead a balanced life.
Il faut que nous menions une vie équilibrée.
Mlle Sus will check your response (elle/nous/vous/ils/elles)
Write an original sentence using the subjunctive.
Mlle Sus will check your response
Give the French phrase for: to take a cold shower
prendre une douche froide
Produce the sentence in French: You are always on my back! I want you to give me more responsibility.
(Word order hint: I want that you me give)