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Forming the present tense Exercises in French language
Mastering the present tense in French is crucial for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in the language. The present tense is used to describe actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths. In French, verbs must agree with their subjects, and understanding the nuances of these conjugations is key to effective communication. Regular verbs follow consistent patterns based on their endings (-er, -ir, -re), while irregular verbs often require more memorization. Our grammar exercises will guide you through the various rules and exceptions, helping you gain confidence in using the present tense accurately.
In addition to regular and irregular verb conjugations, this section will also delve into the use of reflexive verbs and their unique structures. Reflexive verbs often indicate actions performed on oneself, and they require reflexive pronouns that match the subject. You will also encounter verbs that change their stems in the present tense, adding another layer of complexity. Through a series of targeted exercises, you will practice forming the present tense in different contexts, ensuring you understand both the rules and the exceptions. By the end of these exercises, you will be well-equipped to express yourself clearly and correctly in French, using the present tense with ease.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Je *mange* une pomme (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Ils *jouent* au football (verb for playing).</p>
<p>3. Tu *parles* français avec tes amis (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>4. Nous *finissons* nos devoirs avant le dîner (verb for completing).</p>
<p>5. Elle *regarde* la télévision le soir (verb for watching).</p>
<p>6. Vous *choisissez* une belle robe pour la fête (verb for selecting).</p>
<p>7. Il *vient* de Paris (verb for coming).</p>
<p>8. Je *prends* le bus tous les matins (verb for taking).</p>
<p>9. Elles *donnent* des cadeaux à leurs amis (verb for giving).</p>
<p>10. Nous *allons* à la plage ce week-end (verb for going).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Il *mange* une pomme tous les matins (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Nous *habitons* à Paris depuis trois ans (verb for living/residing).</p>
<p>3. Elle *parle* trois langues couramment (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>4. Vous *travaillez* dans une grande entreprise (verb for working).</p>
<p>5. Ils *jouent* au football après l'école (verb for playing a sport).</p>
<p>6. Je *regarde* un film ce soir (verb for watching).</p>
<p>7. Tu *finis* tes devoirs avant le dîner (verb for finishing/completing).</p>
<p>8. Nous *prenons* le bus tous les jours (verb for taking/using transport).</p>
<p>9. Elle *choisit* toujours les meilleurs restaurants (verb for choosing/selecting).</p>
<p>10. Ils *attendent* le train sur le quai (verb for waiting).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Je *mange* une pomme tous les jours (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Ils *parlent* français avec leurs amis (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>3. Nous *finissons* nos devoirs rapidement (verb for finishing).</p>
<p>4. Vous *choisissez* toujours les meilleurs films (verb for choosing).</p>
<p>5. Elle *prend* le bus pour aller à l'école (verb for taking).</p>
<p>6. Il *va* au parc tous les matins (verb for going).</p>
<p>7. Nous *jouons* au football après l'école (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Elles *écrivent* des lettres à leurs amis (verb for writing).</p>
<p>9. Tu *lis* un livre très intéressant (verb for reading).</p>
<p>10. Ils *vivent* dans une grande maison (verb for living).</p>