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Ask others: -er verbs 2nd persons singular and plural

Activities: plural verbs in the present tense

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils apply and extend their verb knowledge to include the plural forms of '-er' verbs.With new high frequency vocabulary they talk, ask and answer questions about a broader range of activities in and out of school and in holiday activities. They revisit sound spelling links, a and i.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to ask and answer questions in the 2nd person singular and plural verb forms, using a range of -er verbs.

Key Notes

  • The 1st person singular of the verb is the 'je' form, the verb ends in -e.
  • The 1st person plural of the verb is the 'nous' form, the verb ends in -ons.
  • The 2nd person singular of the verb is the 'tu' form, the verb ends in -es.
  • The 2nd person plural of the verb is the 'vous' form, the verb ends in -ez.
  • To turn a statement into a question, you raise your voice at the end. This is called intonation.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 2nd person singular: the 'tu' form of the verb
  • 2nd person plural: the 'vous' form of the verb

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • When forming questions, we have to translate 'do you' into French.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

The 1st person singular of the verb is the 'je' form, the verb ends in -e. The 1st person plural of the verb is the 'nous' form, the verb ends in -ons.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '2nd person singular'

the 'tu' form of the verb. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: When forming questions, we have to translate 'do you' into French. Correction: There is no phrase for 'do you' in French; we can use intonation instead to form questions.

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