Reflexive Verbs and the Imperative Mood - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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This topic is chapter 14 of GCSE French: Grammar Practice Book.

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1.14 Reflexive Verbs and the Imperative Mood

AQA 8652 · about 30 minutes

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Accents have been omitted in the French prompts for print compatibility, but answers should include accents where required when writing by hand. Write full answers where requested. Time guidance 30 minutes.

Single best answer multiple choice for verb meaning in hygiene context: Which English meaning matches se doucher? A) to dress B) to shower C) to sleep D) to shave. Choose the correct letter.

(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)

Fill the missing reflexive pronoun in this present-tense sentence about morning routine: 'Il ____ douche tous les matins.'

(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)

Complete the present tense conjugation of the reflexive verb se lever for all pronouns in the classroom context: (je) ____, (tu) ____, (il) ____, (nous) ____, (vous) ____, (ils) ____.

(Total for Question 3 is 6 marks)

Translate the familiar command into French for a sibling visiting on holiday: 'Get up early!' Use tu form and include the reflexive pronoun correctly.

(Total for Question 4 is 2 marks)

Change the present-tense classroom instruction 'Tu te laves les mains.' into the familiar imperative command appropriate for one pupil, including the reflexive pronoun position.

(Total for Question 5 is 2 marks)

Identify and correct the word order mistake in this informal imperative as posted on a notice: 'Leve toi a huit heures.' Give the corrected imperative form for a friend in the morning.

(Total for Question 6 is 1 mark)

Change the neutral statement 'Vous ne vous couchez pas tard ce soir.' into the negative polite imperative addressed to a group of parents. Keep the time phrase ce soir.

(Total for Question 7 is 2 marks)

Complete the present tense of the reflexive verb s'appeler for the polite and plural forms used in a school register: (nous) ____, (vous) ____.

(Total for Question 8 is 2 marks)

Complete these negative present-tense sentences using the reflexive verb se coucher in a family context. Put the correct reflexive pronoun and verb form in the gaps: a) Je ____ ____ pas tard. b) Tu ____ ____ jamais avant minuit. c) Nous ____ ____ pas le dimanche.

(Total for Question 9 is 4 marks)

Convert the statement used in the school locker room 'Nous nous habillons maintenant.' into the inclusive imperative for a group including the speaker.

(Total for Question 10 is 2 marks)

Change the formal instruction on a parents guide 'Vous vous couchez tard le week-end.' into a polite command addressing parents, using the imperative for vous.

(Total for Question 11 is 2 marks)

Correct the mistaken negative imperative written by a pupil: the note reads 'Ne leve pas toi tard!' Give the correct negative imperative form that places the reflexive pronoun properly.

(Total for Question 12 is 1 mark)

Translate into French this sentence about not dressing yet: 'We do not get dressed yet.' Use the present tense reflexive construction for nous.

(Total for Question 13 is 3 marks)

Mark scheme · 1.14 Reflexive Verbs and the Imperative Mood

Question 1

B1 B
Answer: B

Question 2

B1 se
Answer: se

Question 3

B1 je me leve
B1 tu te leves
B1 il/elle se leve
B1 nous nous levons
B1 vous vous levez
B1 ils/elles se levent
Answer: je me leve, tu te leves, il/elle se leve, nous nous levons, vous vous levez, ils/elles se levent

Question 4

B1 leve-toi or leve-toi with correct imperative form
B1 inclusion of tot to show early: leve-toi tot
Answer: Leve-toi tot!

Question 5

B1 correct imperative verb form lave
B1 correct pronoun position and form lave-toi
Answer: Lave-toi les mains.

Question 6

B1 correct form Leve-toi a huit heures
Answer: Leve-toi a huit heures.

Question 7

B1 correct negative imperative structure Ne vous couchez pas
B1 inclusion of ce soir in correct position Ne vous couchez pas tard ce soir
Answer: Ne vous couchez pas tard ce soir.

Question 8

B1 nous nous appelons
B1 vous vous appelez
Answer: nous nous appelons, vous vous appelez

Question 9

B1 Je ne me couche pas tard
B1 Tu ne te couches jamais avant minuit
B1 Nous ne nous couchons pas le dimanche
B1 correct placement of ne ... pas / ne ... jamais around the reflexive pronoun + verb
Answer: a) Je ne me couche pas tard. b) Tu ne te couches jamais avant minuit. c) Nous ne nous couchons pas le dimanche.

Question 10

B1 correct imperative form habillons
B1 correct pronoun position habillons-nous
Answer: Habillons-nous maintenant.

Question 11

B1 correct imperative form couchez
B1 correct pronoun position couchez-vous
Answer: Couchez-vous tard le week-end.

Question 12

B1 correct negative imperative Ne te leve pas tard
Answer: Ne te leve pas tard.

Question 13

B1 recognition of the negative structure Nous ne nous ... pas
B1 correct verb habillons
B1 correct addition encore to render yet: encore
Answer: Nous ne nous habillons pas encore.

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