SAT II French : SAT Subject Test in French

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II French

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Compound Past / Le Passé Composé

Choose the correct verb and conjugation to go in the blank.

"Vous allez en Californie?"

"J'y __________ allé(e) il y a trois mois."

Possible Answers:

es

suis

sois

ai

est

Correct answer:

suis

Explanation:

"Aller" is a verb that takes the verb "être" when conjugated in the passé composé.The subject is "je"; therefore, the only correct answer is "suis."

Example Question #1 : Idiomatic Expressions With Avoir

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Je n'ai rien mangé ce matin. J'ai __________.

Possible Answers:

envie

hâte

peur

honte

faim

Correct answer:

faim

Explanation:

The sentence is saying, "I didn't eat anything this morning. I'm..." It is not logical to next say that you are ashamed/scared, or that you're looking forward to or wanting something.

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