French 2, Semester I; Les Animaux
Sections:

Introduction  |   Section 1  |  Section 2  |   Section 3   |  Dictionaries

  Section Two:

Part A |   Part B  |  Part C  

Section Two: Part A

View Presentation Lequel préfères-tu?
View this presentation to learn how to talk about which item you prefer.

Vocabulary Practice

Click here to do this activity to practice these new adjectives. JigWord


Key ConceptCe, cette
These are adjectives we use to point out or "demonstrate" where items are located with respect to the speaker. They are called "demonstrative adjectives." Since they are adjectives, they each have four forms. Observe.

Ce
Cet
Ces
Cette
Ces

We attach "-ci" and "-là" to the end of the noun we are referring to to say "this" or "that".



Writing PracticePractice
Translate the following into French. Click on the English to see if you are correct.

I like this dog.
I like that dog.
I prefer those cats.
He prefers these cats.

 


HomeworkAu travail!
Let's imagine that in this chart, the column to the far left represents the item closest to you and the column to the far right represents the item furthest from you. Indicate which of the items you prefer. Write a sentence in French expressing this. Ce devoir vaut 16 points.

1. Cat Je préfère ce chat-ci.
2. Je préfère ce serpent-là. Snake
3.   Cow
4. Parrots  
5. Fish  
6.   Spider
7. Frog  
8.   Chickens

 


Speaking Assignment

Speaking assignment
Record yourself repeating the the sentences you created in the above assignment. Ce devoir vaut 8 points.

Now go on to Part B.

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