Year 11 - French
Une visite à Bruxelles: position of adjectives and adverbs, writing (Edexcel)
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Unit Summary
This unit consolidates revision of vocabulary and grammar with a focus on negation, imperatives, present participles, adjective agreement and adjective and adverb positioning. In addition it revisits all word pattern rules met throughout the course.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write about travelling abroad, using adverbs as well as adjectives.
Key Notes
- Adjectives that come before the noun fit into five categories: BRAGS (Beauty, Rank, Age, Good/bad and Size/quantity).
- Adverbs that describe adjectives usually precede them.
- Adverbs that modify the verb and adverbs of frequency usually come after the verb.
- Extend answers by using a variety of subjects, adding a different time frame and using an element of contrast.
Vocabulary To Learn
- adverb: word that describes a verb or an adjective
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All adjectives go after the noun in French.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Adjectives that come before the noun fit into five categories: BRAGS (Beauty, Rank, Age, Good/bad and Size/quantity). Adverbs that describe adjectives usually precede them.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'adverb'
word that describes a verb or an adjective. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: All adjectives go after the noun in French. Correction: While the majority of adjectives are placed after the noun, certain types of adjective go in front. Students should be aware of which adjectives go where in order to speak and write with greater accuracy.
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- Des francophones célèbres: reading aloud, reading comprehension (Edexcel) Study Guide
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