Grade 6 Core French practice sheet
Nova Scotia Curriculum · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
Which word has the same «eau / au» sound as «auto»?
- bateau
- grand
- nous
bateau
Hint: In French, the same letter pattern almost always makes the same sound. Say each word out loud and listen for the pattern.
Question 2
Choose the best word: «___ pleures-tu?» (Why are you crying?)
- Qui
- Quand
- Pourquoi
Pourquoi
Hint: Question words: qui (who), où (where), quand (when), pourquoi (why), comment (how), combien (how many/much), qu'est-ce que (what).
Question 3
Which hobby is «la danse»?
- skiing
- dancing
- reading
dancing
Hint: For sports and games we say jouer à (au hockey, à la balle). For instruments we say jouer de (de la guitare). Many activities use faire: faire du vélo, faire de la natation.
Question 4
Which question asks for a reason?
- Pourquoi aimes-tu l'automne?
- Où aimes-tu l'automne?
- Quand aimes-tu l'automne?
Pourquoi aimes-tu l'automne?
Hint: “Pourquoi” means why, and it asks for a reason.
Question 5
How do you say “I am nervous”?
- Je nerveux.
- J'ai nerveux.
- Je suis nerveux.
Je suis nerveux.
Hint: In French we “have” many feelings and states: j'ai faim (I'm hungry), j'ai froid (I'm cold). We use “être” for others: je suis content.
Question 6
How do you say “my little brother”?
- mes petit frère
- ma petit frère
- mon petit frère
mon petit frère
Hint: “Mon, ma, mes” (my) agree with the thing owned: mon frère, ma sœur, mes parents. “Son, sa, ses” mean his or her.
Question 7
Franco-Albertan communities are found in…
- Saskatchewan
- Prince Edward Island
- Alberta
Alberta
Hint: Francophone communities across Canada have shaped the country's history, languages, food and music.
Question 8
Why is it important to learn about First Peoples' connections to French?
- To skip other parts of history
- To understand the history and people of our communities accurately
- To decide which culture is better
To understand the history and people of our communities accurately
Hint: Name your sources and describe cultures with respect. Using elements of a culture without permission or context can misrepresent it.
Question 9
Which word has the same «ai» sound as «lait»?
- bateau
- mais
- champignon
mais
Hint: In French, the same letter pattern almost always makes the same sound. Say each word out loud and listen for the pattern.
Question 10
Which answer fits «Combien de frères as-tu?»
- À la maison.
- J'ai deux frères.
- Il est grand.
J'ai deux frères.
Hint: Question words: qui (who), où (where), quand (when), pourquoi (why), comment (how), combien (how many/much), qu'est-ce que (what).
Answer key
- 1. bateau (Letter patterns)
- 2. Pourquoi (Question words)
- 3. dancing (Hobbies)
- 4. Pourquoi aimes-tu l'automne? (Giving reasons)
- 5. Je suis nerveux. (Feelings and states)
- 6. mon petit frère (Family and friends)
- 7. Alberta (Francophone communities)
- 8. To understand the history and people of our communities accurately (Sources and respect)
- 9. mais (Letter patterns)
- 10. J'ai deux frères. (Question words)
Want more than 10 questions?
In Gradelings the questions change every time and adjust to your child, with hints and kind feedback. See all core french units.